Fragrant Memorial Gardenia Gift
Hardiness Zones 6-10
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location.
Sunlight
Full-Partial
Mature Height
4-6 ft
Zone
6-10
Blooms
Pale yellow to creamy white Flowers, Blooms middle of spring into summer
Fragrance
Classic, heavy, sweet scent
Leaves
Broad, dark green and glossy
Care Information
General Care
General Care
Watering: Gardenias need 1 inch of water/rain each week. Keep the soil constantly damp but not soggy Sun: Full sun to light shade. Pruning: Prune the gardenia bush after flowering has ceased to keep the plant in good condition.
Planting Guidelines
Planting Guidelines
Fall or spring is the most suitable time for planting the gardenia bush. Select a spot with full sun to light shade and where the soil is acidic. Dig a hole that is twice as wide than the root ball. Place fresh soil at the bottom of the hole and place gardenia in so the top of the root ball is even with the soil surface. Fill in soil and water deeply. You can apply a 2inch layer of mulch to help retain moisture.
Winter Care
Winter Care
Gardenias are cold sensitive and may die during severe winters. You can protect gardenias in winter by covering them with a blanket during brief cold periods. In areas with heavy snow you can use a cardboard box to cover the shrub to avoid bending of branches with snow.
Potting & Container
Potting & Container
Gardenias can be successfully grown in containers or treated as indoor plants. If growing a gardenia indoors insure, they receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight. High humidity is essential to indoor gardenia care. Keep in a 1 gallon for first 6 months then gradually increase to a 3 gallon.
Disappointed
Hayley (New York) • August 20th, 2025
Verified Customer
We ordered a gardenia plant for a coworker that had recently lost their family member to be delivered to the funeral home for the wake. We paid overnight shipping for it to make it on time the next day. The plant never arrived to the funeral home. It was “attempted” to be delivered at 630pm while the wake was actively going on and never made it. While they did refund me the shipping, they offered to send it to our coworkers home instead. The next day it was never delivered to the home, but delivered to the funeral home again. There was nobody there to receive it. Two days after it was delivered, our coworker was forced to go to the funeral home to retrieve it. While the plant was beautiful itself, I am very frustrated how the shipping was unreliable. Instead of filling our coworker with joy, they ended up being a bigger inconvenience.
Hello Hayley,
Thank you for letting me know what happened. I’m so sorry for the inconvenience and frustration this caused during such a difficult time. We always want our deliveries to be thoughtful and on time—especially for occasions like this.
While I’m glad to hear the plant itself was beautiful, the delivery issues you described are certainly not the experience we want for our customers. I understand how this added stress rather than comfort, and I sincerely apologize for that.
I would like to make this right for you. Please let me know if you would prefer a full refund, a replacement sent to your coworker’s home at no charge, or another form of resolution that would help restore your confidence in us.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to address this. We truly value your trust and hope we can make this right.
Sincerely,
Janelle
Thank you for letting me know what happened. I’m so sorry for the inconvenience and frustration this caused during such a difficult time. We always want our deliveries to be thoughtful and on time—especially for occasions like this.
While I’m glad to hear the plant itself was beautiful, the delivery issues you described are certainly not the experience we want for our customers. I understand how this added stress rather than comfort, and I sincerely apologize for that.
I would like to make this right for you. Please let me know if you would prefer a full refund, a replacement sent to your coworker’s home at no charge, or another form of resolution that would help restore your confidence in us.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to address this. We truly value your trust and hope we can make this right.
Sincerely,
Janelle
Damaged during delivery
Bobbie Bornhoeft • April 9th, 2025
While my friend was appreciative of the sentiment, the plant arrived late and was also damaged during the delivery process. She said all of the buds had fallen off and the box was clearly mishandled.
Good morning,
I am so sorry that your package arrived late and damaged. I do understand that is both frustrating and disappointing, as you wanted a meaningful gift sent in memory of a lost loved one.
We do stand behind our products, and customer satisfaction is our top priority. I will be happy to send another Gardenia to your recipient, can you please email me back with the name and address, and I will send it out as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Janelle
I am so sorry that your package arrived late and damaged. I do understand that is both frustrating and disappointing, as you wanted a meaningful gift sent in memory of a lost loved one.
We do stand behind our products, and customer satisfaction is our top priority. I will be happy to send another Gardenia to your recipient, can you please email me back with the name and address, and I will send it out as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Janelle
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