The Diamond Spire Gardenia, part of the Southern Living Plant Collection, is a remarkable gardenia variety known for its unique columnar growth pattern and fragrant single-form blooms that appear from late spring to fall. Its evergreen foliage boasts a deep green color with pronounced veining, providing year-round structure in landscapes. This versatile plant can be used as low hedges, accents, foundation plantings, mass plantings, or in containers. It is important to note that the Diamond Spire Gardenia is hardy down to USDA zone 7. For areas below zone 7, it is recommended to grow this plant in containers or planters that can be moved indoors during the winter months to protect it from harsh temperatures. When ordering, customers will receive one 2 Gallon Diamond Spire Gardenia Shrubs, which are live plants in plastic pots with soil. To ensure safe transit, the pots will be wrapped in a poly bag to retain moisture and contain any soil that may shift during shipping. The plants will be shipped in a cardboard box designed to securely hold them in place, minimizing the risk of damage during transit.
Unique columnar growth habit; single white fragrant flowers late spring, reblooming in cycles through summer
Reaches a mature size of 3–4 feet in height and 2 feet in width, providing a slender and upright growth habit.
Suitable for outdoor growth in USDA Zones 7 to 10; in regions colder than Zone 7, it's advisable to plant in containers for indoor protection during winter.
Thrives in conditions ranging from full sun to partial shade, offering flexibility in planting locations.
The White Diamond Gardenia excels in various applications, serving as an ideal choice for accentuating landscapes, container gardening, or creating mass plantings across gardens and landscapes.
For planting and fertilizing, utilize well-draining garden soil blended with your native soil when backfilling the hole and administer a slow-release, slightly acidic fertilizer annually in the spring.
Average shipped plant size: 8-15 inches tall x 7-14 inches wide
Ships from Alabama gulf coast - customers beyond the south eastern United States should consider placing orders from early Fall to mid-late Spring to avoid heat damage during transit
If you are working on a big landscape project, consider ordering 1-2 plants to ensure they meet your specifications before placing an order for your entire project
