Gardenia: Fragrance That Stands the Test of Time

Gardenias carry themselves with the quiet dignity of an old Southern hymn—evergreen, enduring, and fragrant enough to turn an ordinary evening into a memory. Their glossy leaves shine like polished jade, setting the stage for blooms as white as prayer-book pages and as sweet as a summer porch breeze.

These shrubs ask for sun, steady moisture, and well-drained, acidic soil. Tend them with a bit of patience, and they’ll answer with waves of perfumed blossoms from late spring into the lingering heat. Whether grown in a container, edging a walkway, or anchoring a formal bed, Gardenias lend a touch of grace that never goes out of fashion—a reminder that some beauties are meant to be savored slowly.