Gardenia jasminoides Kleims Hardy

Gardenia jasminoides Kleim's Hardy is a new cultivar, as floriferous and fragrant as the species but hardy down to -12 °C!

A small, slow-growing shrub, Gardenia Kleim's Hardy is well-known for its sweet and refined fragrance as well as its hardiness. This American selection is indeed hardy down to -12 °C.

Its leaves, glossy and rounded, are dark green and evergreen but may become damaged and fall off at temperatures between -6 °C and -8 °C. Flowering from May to September, Gardenia 'Kleim's Hardy' produces large, white, star-shaped flowers, 5 cm (2 in) in diameter, with an enchanting fragrance.

Plant it in a partially shaded flowerbed or in a pot in a moist, humus-rich, and light soil. Exposure is important as Gardenia likes warmth (not drought) and the intense rays of the sun can scorch its leaves. Place it in partial shade, in a bright location, well protected from cold and dry winds. It has roughly the same requirements as camellias.