This staked gardenia is a classic evergreen shrub prized for its intensely fragrant, rose-like white blooms and glossy, emerald-green foliage. Sold in a 3.5-gallon container with a stake for support, it arrives ready to plant in your garden or enjoy as a patio container specimen. The staking form means the plant has been tied to a wooden or plastic stake during growing, giving it an upright, tidy shape ideal for accent planting or topiary-style displays.

Gardenias thrive in full sun to partial shade, preferring morning sun with afternoon protection. They prefer consistently moist, well-draining, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.0–6.5) and benefit from regular fertilization with an acid-forming fertilizer during the spring and summer growing season. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9, this plant blooms from spring through fall and matures to 3–6 feet tall and 3–9 feet wide with a moderate growth rate.

Plant near entryways, patios, or windows where the intoxicating fragrance can be enjoyed. Works beautifully in borders, containers, low hedges, and poolside plantings.