Steady As She Goes Gardenia Jasminoides – 4 Inch Potted Plant – White Flowers

Discover the ‘Steady As She Goes’ Gardenia

Looking for a gardenia that can truly handle the heat and still deliver stunning blooms? The ‘Steady As She Goes’ Gardenia is an excellent choice. This variety stands out with its exceptional heat tolerance, continuous blooming habit, and impressive cold hardiness. Unlike some other gardenias, its fully doubled, fragrant white flowers hold up beautifully even in the peak of summer, providing a consistent display right up until the first frost. This gardenia is an improvement over the hardy ‘Chuck Hayes’ variety, ensuring reliable performance.

The ‘Steady As She Goes’ Gardenia features a well-branched, compact habit and glossy dark evergreen foliage, making it an attractive addition to any landscape. It typically reaches a mature height of 3-5 feet, making it ideal for borders, containers, or as a specimen plant. This gardenia thrives in sunny locations and is particularly well-suited for warmer climates. This makes it a perfect plant for those hard to grow areas.

Benefits of Planting ‘Steady As She Goes’ Gardenia:

• Continuous Blooms: Enjoy fragrant white flowers from summer through fall.
• Heat Tolerance: Flowers won’t abort in the heat of summer.
• Cold Hardiness: Suitable for hardy zones 7-10.
• Compact Habit: Well-branched and easy to manage.
• Evergreen Foliage: Provides year-round interest.

This remarkable Gardenia arrives in a 4″ pot, all set to become a focal point in your garden or patio. Its robust nature and ease of care make it a favorite among both novice and experienced gardeners. With its glossy green foliage and fragrant blooms, the ‘Steady As She Goes’ Gardenia is a true showstopper.

Plant your Gardenia in a location that receives ample sunlight and has well-draining soil. Regular watering and fertilizing will encourage prolific blooming and healthy growth. With a little care, your ‘Steady As She Goes’ Gardenia will thrive and provide years of beauty and fragrance.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How big will the ‘Steady As She Goes’ Gardenia get?
   It typically reaches a mature height of 3-5 feet and a similar spread.
2. What are the ideal growing conditions for this Gardenia?
   It prefers full sun and well-draining, acidic soil.
3. How often should I water my Gardenia?
   Water regularly, especially during hot, dry periods. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
4. Does this Gardenia need fertilizer?
   Yes, feed it with an acid-loving fertilizer in the spring and early summer.
5. What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for this plant?
   This Gardenia is hardy in zones 7-10.