Fragrant Housewarming Gardenia Gift Tree
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.
Gardenia
Bobbi • January 13th, 2022
Verified Customer
Sent as a gift and heard from recipient that it is just beautiful. I have sent Seeds of Life gifts several times to glowing reviews by the recipients…you never disappoint and the process is very user friendly.
Dear Bobbi-
Thank you for your recent purchase and taking the time to complete a review. We appreciate your business.
We are honored to know that we can be part of your thoughtful gift. I know this plant will continue to bring happiness and sunshine in the recipients home until they can add to their outside garden or landscape. The gardenia is such a beautiful flowering plant that is fragrant but yet not overpowering . A wonderful gift for sure.
We are pleased to know that our efforts to strive for excellence has met your expectations.
We surely look forward to serving you in the future.
Warmly,
Maleena
Thank you for your recent purchase and taking the time to complete a review. We appreciate your business.
We are honored to know that we can be part of your thoughtful gift. I know this plant will continue to bring happiness and sunshine in the recipients home until they can add to their outside garden or landscape. The gardenia is such a beautiful flowering plant that is fragrant but yet not overpowering . A wonderful gift for sure.
We are pleased to know that our efforts to strive for excellence has met your expectations.
We surely look forward to serving you in the future.
Warmly,
Maleena
Customer service
Tiffany Rauch • March 28th, 2019
Verified Customer
Update to my earlier review: I received my olive tree and gardenia plant during a very cold spell here in Montana. The soil on both plants was frozen solid when they arrived. The plants slowly deteriorated over the next few days. I called customer service and was able to get a hold of a representative who told me to wait a couple more weeks then call back. It’s been well over a month and now I cannot reach anyone after several attempts over the past couple weeks. I’ve left voice messages asking them to return my call regarding my tree and plant. I have also sent an email and still no response. I know they are probably busy with orders but I have been patiently waiting for a response.
Thank you for sending us the images of your olive tree and gardenia. We will be more than happy to replace both trees.Since it’s still in winter in your area, I can ship them out later. Around April 29th. Will this work for you?
Sincerely, Maria Jaimes
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Yes, April 29th will work. Our weather will be much nicer by then.
Thank you very much. I was so excited when I received them and I was really hoping I could get them to come back around. Losing my dad and then losing both his memorial plants was hard. It’s totally not your fault, just the timing and weather here in Montana at that time. We had record lows.
Thank you again.
Tiffany
Sincerely, Maria Jaimes
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Yes, April 29th will work. Our weather will be much nicer by then.
Thank you very much. I was so excited when I received them and I was really hoping I could get them to come back around. Losing my dad and then losing both his memorial plants was hard. It’s totally not your fault, just the timing and weather here in Montana at that time. We had record lows.
Thank you again.
Tiffany
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