Heirloom White Gardenia Plant | 1 Ft Bare Root Shrub | Fragrant Cape Jasmine | Gardenia jasminoides

Bring timeless fragrance and classic beauty to your garden with this heirloom White Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides), also known as Cape Jasmine. This listing includes one live starter plant approximately 1 foot tall, shipped bare root and ready for planting.

This old-fashioned variety is cherished for its extra-large, intensely fragrant white blooms, often reaching 4–5 inches across. The rich scent can fill an entire yard, making it a favorite for generations. With glossy evergreen foliage and a full shrub habit, this gardenia is perfect for borders, entryways, or as a fragrant focal point in your landscape.

Once established, this plant grows into a lush shrub that produces stunning flowers in spring and again in fall, offering both visual beauty and unforgettable aroma.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live heirloom gardenia plant
✔️ Height: approximately 12 inches
✔️ Shipped bare root (no pot)
✔️ Large-flowered, highly fragrant variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

• Common Name: Cape Jasmine, Gardenia
• Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides
• Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
• Growth Stage: Starter plant (bare root)
• Sun Requirements: Partial sun to light shade
• Soil: Acidic, well-draining soil (pH 4–6 preferred)
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Height: Up to 6–8 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 8–11
• Container Friendly: Yes

Common Name: Cape Jasmine, Gardenia
Scientific Name: Gardenia jasminoides
Sunlight: Partial sun to light shade
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Soil: Acidic, well-draining soil (pH 4–6 preferred)
Hardiness Zones: 8–11
Growth Habit: Full shrub
Format: Bare root starter plant

💡 Care Tip: Plant promptly after arrival and keep roots moist during transplanting. Use acidic soil and avoid letting the plant dry out—consistent moisture and indirect light will help it establish quickly.