Jubilation Gardenia

Jubilation Gardenia is a compact Southern evergreen known for highly fragrant double white flowers and glossy dark-green foliage. It produces a strong spring bloom, then flowers again periodically through summer and into fall. Use this gardenia near patios and entrances, in foundation beds, or in containers where its fragrance can be enjoyed up close. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Gardenia jasminoides ‘Leeone’ PP21,983
• Light: Full sun to part shade; protect from the harshest late-afternoon sun
• USDA zones: 7–10
• Mature size: 3–4 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide
• Foliage: Evergreen; glossy dark-green leaves
• Flowers or feature: Fragrant double white flowers
• Bloom season: Heavy spring bloom with periodic rebloom through summer and fall
• Water: Average to consistent; prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil
• Growth habit: Compact, dense and rounded
• Landscape uses: Foundation planting, low hedge, patio planting, entry garden, container, fragrant garden
• Deer tolerance: Generally considered deer resistant, though browsing can occur

South Carolina garden note: Especially well suited to Zone 8b and the classic Southern garden; avoid alkaline or poorly drained soil.

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care. Availability changes with nursery inventory.