Compact Evergreen Shrub with Fragrant White Blooms and Glossy Green Foliage
Experience the classic beauty and enchanting fragrance of gardenias in a compact form with the Dwarf Radicans Gardenia. This low-growing evergreen shrub is prized for its dark glossy leaves and abundant creamy white, double blooms that fill the garden with a sweet, captivating scent during summer. Perfect for small gardens, patios, and container planting.
Why You'll Love It
Compact Size: Grows 2–3 feet tall and wide, ideal for small spaces and containers
Fragrant Blooms: Produces double, creamy white flowers with a strong, sweet fragrance
Evergreen Foliage: Glossy dark green leaves provide year-round interest
Low Maintenance: Tolerant of heat and humidity; requires minimal pruning
Versatile Use: Perfect for borders, foundation plantings, and containers
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides ‘Dwarf Radicans’
Type: Evergreen shrub
Mature Size: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil preferred
Water: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8, 9, 10, 11
Where to Use It
In small gardens or patios
As a fragrant foundation planting
In decorative containers for porches and decks
Mixed with other shrubs for color and scent in borders
Locally Grown & Shipped to Your Door
Our Dwarf Radicans Gardenias are grown with care in our historic greenhouse and shipped directly to you, arriving healthy and ready to fill your garden with fragrance.
