Product Description
The Kleim’s Hardy Gardenia shrub offers an unrivaled display with its exotic, creamy white flowers and intoxicating aroma.
The hardiest of the gardenia jasminoides family, this dwarf sized evergreen shrub offers a beautiful option for low growing gardenias in containers, raised beds, and in the foreground of borders or foundation plantings. Even when not in bloom, the glossy dark green leaves will remain visually appealing year round.
Blooming in late spring to early summer, the white flower buds and fragrant blooms will light up any planting site, entryway or patio for anyone who walks by. A popular evergreen shrub with thick leaves that is seen in South Carolina, the plant may lose some of its leaves in fall making it slightly deciduous.
Gardenia Planting
Grow this flowering shrub sometimes called Cape Jasmine across the United States in USDA growing zones 7-10. Only a slightly cold hardy gardenia, the Kleims prefers warmer climates of the South.
The best planting time is early spring or fall. It can grow up to 2-3 feet tall and wide at full maturity making it an excellent small flowering plant.
Although tolerant of a wide variety of soils, Kleim’s Hardy Gardenia performs best in slightly acidic soils, which are well draining soils with plenty of organic matter rich with nutrients. Plant the Kleims gardenia in an area where it can receive full sun to partial shade. More afternoon shade may be required during the hottest seasons of the year but the morning sun is best.
Planting the Gardenia Kleim’s is easy. It is an acid loving plant that is fairly low maintenance; however, it requires a little bit of TLC during the first year of planting to establish a strong root system. This care includes watering gardenias thoroughly and mulching with material such as compost or peat moss.
Kleims Gardenia Care
A slow release acid fertilizer in early spring can also help the hardy gardenia jasminoides kleim hardy during the first few years against pests and diseases. Watch for yellowing leaves or sooty mold, which are common diseases and problems that may arise.
It is best to prune this shrub only after it has flowered since pruning sooner will remove its potential flower buds. Prune the gardenia by deadheading the spent flower blossoms so new fragrant flowers can appear during the growing season.
It is not recommended to grow your gardenia indoors although we have heard positive stories of this being possible as long as it receives enough sunlight.
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Gardenia jasminoides ‘Kleim’s Hardy’
- Low maintenance
- Fragrant
- Year-round interest
- Evergreen
Flo Pyrate –
It arrived well packaged and undamaged (partly from the packaging and partly from how FedEx treated the package). The plant is still in the original shipping pot but it has some new growth. I’m waiting until spring to plant outdoors.
Lynsey –
Perfect Plants saved me time and money!
Olga Moulton –
My gardenia just arrived and it was in great condition. It already has blooms and lots of new buds that will open up to be beautiful flowers. The leaves are a deep shiny green, overall a beautiful healthy plant.
Will buy again from this company.
Natalie (verified owner) –
Very pleased!
The plants arrived healthy and in good condition.
Perfect Plants (store manager) –
Hi Natalie, thank you for your order of kleims gardenia. We are happy you are pleased with your new plants and look forward to helping your garden grow in the future! :)
Eric F. (verified owner) –
Love this plant for its beautiful flowers and the amazing aroma. Plant was so healthy and about to bloom.
Perfect Plants (store manager) –
Hi Eric, thank you for your order. We are so happy you are pleased with your new Kleims hardy gardenia! Enjoy the delicious aroma!! :)
Alexandra A. (verified owner) –
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Was this review helpful to you?Kristine P. (verified owner) –
Beautiful plants very healthy and a wonderful packing job
Perfect Plants (store manager) –
Hi Kristine, we sure do value you as a repeat customer and appreciate your business. We are glad you are happy with your Kleims hardy gardenia. Enjoy those blooms!
Jennifer Spainhour (verified owner) –
Big beautiful gardenias! This was my first order from myperfectplants.com & definitely won’t be my last. My plants came well packaged, healthy & huge! They shipped very fast, smell amazing & I can’t wait to plant them!
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Perfect Plants (store manager) –
Hi Jennifer, thank you for your kind review of our Kleims Hardy Gardenia. We are so happy you were pleased with your new shrub! Happy planting!