- Article number: GARKLHA01
Gardenia jasminoides Kleim's Hardy is an evergreen and a truly fragrant Mediterranean shrub. The origin of this hardy gardenia is China.
After the winter has passed and the temperature rises above + 12 ° C, the Gardenia will immediately begin to develop many flower buds.
From May until far into late summer, this Mediterranean shrub thrives with white fragrant flowers.
The flowers have quite large sepals and a yellow heart.
Apart from the fact that this perennial is a very strong bloomer, the flowers also smell very good.
Especially in the evening they spread a wonderful strong sweet smell over your terrace.
The Gardenia Kleim's Hardy grows rather slowly and can also be used in a small garden, even as a tub plant on your terrace it is an easy plant.
Furthermore, this Gardenia settles for a place in the full sun or light shade.
Adult plants can eventually become 100/120 cm high and 120/140 cm wide after many years.
However, this shrub is also good to keep in the desired size by pruning.
Pruning is best done immediately after flowering.
Before planting in the ground, do some potting soil in the plantation and then plant it. Every spring a layer of peat litter, the Gardenia is delicious, they worship slightly acidic soil.
The winter hardiness is fine and in a sheltered place the plant has absolutely no trouble with our winters.
Winter hardiness zone 7a (-15 / -17ºC).