Shrubs
Gardenia jasminoides 'Frostproof' (Cape Jasmine)
Gardenia jasminoides 'Frost Proof'
Also known as Frost Proof Gardenia
Size
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About This Plant
Gardenia jasminoides 'Frostproof' (Cape Jasmine), 'Frostproof', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Gardenias are evergreen shrubs prized for intensely fragrant white flowers and glossy dark leaves. Marginally hardy in PNW but rewarding in sheltered coastal gardens or containers.
Part shade to part sun suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Hardy USDA Zone 8 to 11. Provide acidic soil and consistent moisture. Watch for chlorosis on alkaline soils, whitefly, and bud drop in stress conditions. Marginally hardy in zone 8.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Gardenia jasminoides 'Frost Proof'
- Common name
- Frost Proof Gardenia
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 4-5 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Late spring through summer
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Hummingbirds, Moths
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
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