Steady As She Goes Gardenia
The Steady As She Goes™ Gardenia is a standout shrub celebrated for its exceptional heat tolerance and abundant, continuous blooms. This variety offers stunning, fully double white flowers that grace its glossy evergreen foliage, filling the air with a delightful fragrance. It thrives in a range of light conditions, from full sun to shade, and prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Known for its reliability and low maintenance, this gardenia is a virtually worry-free choice, providing enduring beauty and scent from spring through fall.
$18.89
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2243
/ 2688
#2243 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-52%
Below average
Botanical name
Gardenia jasminoides 'Prince Charles'
/ Gardenia jasminoides 'Prince Charles'
Who it's for
- Extended Reblooming Period
- Intense, Classic Fragrance
- Attractive Evergreen Foliage
Who should skip it
- High Maintenance Needs
- Specific Soil Acidity Required
- Vulnerable to Common Pests
Key Specs
Botanical name
Gardenia jasminoides 'Prince Charles'
Patent #
USPP 29,304
USDA Hardiness Zones
7-10
Mature Height
2.5-3.5' tall
Mature Width
3-4' wide
Growth Rate
Moderate
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Features
- Improved heat resistance for hot summers
- Fragrant double white blooms
- Glossy evergreen foliage
- Blooms continuously until frost
- Tolerates sun, part sun, and shade
- Reliable and low-maintenance
- Deer resistant
- Container friendly
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly value the Steady As She Goes Gardenia for its superior, reliable performance and intoxicating classic fragrance. The most celebrated feature is the continuous or repeat flowering cycle, which validates the plant's promise of extended bloom time beyond traditional single flush varieties. Gardeners report robust health and quick establishment upon arrival. While the improved genetics are appreciated, the consensus acknowledges that standard gardenia care remains necessary; occasional issues like leaf yellowing or sensitivity to watering still occur. Despite these inherent maintenance needs, this variety is considered a highly valued addition, offering a significantly more dependable and rewarding gardenia experience for both containers and landscapes.
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