🌸 Gardenia Calculator
Discover the perfect gardenia variety to transform your garden into a fragrant paradise
Find Your Perfect Gardenia Variety
Gardenia Varieties: Quick Comparison
| Variety | Height | Spread | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✨ August Beauty | 4–6 ft | 4–5 ft | Extended summer blooms |
| ❄️ Frost Proof | 3–5 ft | 3–4 ft | Survives harsh winters |
| 🎉 Jubilation | 3–4 ft | 3–4 ft | Disease-resistant & compact |
| 🌱 Dwarf | 2–3 ft | 2–3 ft | Perfectly petite |
| 🏔️ Kleim's Hardy | 3–5 ft | 3–4 ft | Cold-climate champion |
| 🌼 Daisy | 3–4 ft | 3–4 ft | Distinctive daisy flowers |
| 🌿 Radicans | 1.5–2.5 ft | 2–3 ft | Ground cover superstar |
| 👑 Veitchii | 4–7 ft | 4–6 ft | Most impressive blooms |
Your Gardenia Selection Guide
✨ August Beauty Gardenia
Perfect Size: 4–6 ft tall × 4–5 ft wide
Why It Shines: The ultimate summer showstopper! Enjoy extended blooming season with large, luxuriously fragrant double white flowers and glossy emerald foliage.
Best For: Foundation elegance • Specimen statements • Cut flower arrangements • Summer color displays
❄️ Frost Proof Gardenia
Perfect Size: 3–5 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide
Why It Shines: The cold-hardy champion! Perfect for northern gardeners seeking beautiful double white blooms with sweet fragrance in cooler climates.
Best For: Zone 7 gardens • Northern landscapes • Foundation planting • Protective hedges
🎉 Jubilation Gardenia
Perfect Size: 3–4 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide
Why It Shines: Disease-resistant and gloriously compact! Celebrates the season with creamy-white double blooms and exceptional vigor, perfect for containers.
Best For: Container gardening • Patio plantings • Small space solutions • Balcony displays
🌱 Dwarf Gardenia
Perfect Size: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide
Why It Shines: Mighty in fragrance but modest in size! This little charmer grows slowly and stays beautifully compact, ideal for borders and tight spaces.
Best For: Container gardens • Border edging • Rock gardens • Decorative accents
🏔️ Kleim's Hardy Gardenia
Perfect Size: 3–5 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide
Why It Shines: The tough gardener's choice! Exceptionally cold-hardy with elegant single white flowers, bringing Southern charm to northern zones.
Best For: Zone 7 locations • Hedge formations • Landscape anchors • Cold regions
🌼 Daisy Gardenia
Perfect Size: 3–4 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide
Why It Shines: Uniquely charming! Produces delightful daisy-form double flowers in abundance, bringing cheerful cottage-garden vibes to any landscape.
Best For: Mass plantings • Specimen shrubs • Garden beds • Floral arrangements
🌿 Gardenia Radicans
Perfect Size: 1.5–2.5 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide
Why It Shines: The ground cover superstar! Low-trailing growth with delicate white flowers makes it perfect for cascading effect and landscape layers.
Best For: Ground cover beauty • Hanging baskets • Container cascades • Border spillovers
👑 Gardenia Veitchii
Perfect Size: 4–7 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide
Why It Shines: The showpiece royalty! Vigorous and impressive with large, sumptuous double white flowers and lush foliage for maximum garden drama.
Best For: Privacy screens • Tall hedges • Specimen statement plants • Formal gardens
💡 Universal Care Secrets: All gardenias thrive in zones 8-11 (Frost Proof & Kleim's Hardy in zone 7+). They love well-draining acidic soil, 6+ hours of sunlight daily, consistent moisture, and monthly fertilization during growing season.