This 12-inch gardenia tree arrives potted in a decorative container, ready to display on a patio, deck, or in a smaller garden space. Grown in an upright patio tree form, it features a multi-branching tree head with waxy, deep green foliage year-round and produces beautifully fragrant white blooms from spring through summer. Symbolizing love, refinement, and purity, the gardenia has long been a favorite for its rich, sweet fragrance and elegant appearance.

The tree thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11 and performs best in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and requires only low to moderate watering under normal conditions, with more frequent watering during periods of extreme heat. It reaches a mature height of approximately 4 feet tall and spreads up to 3 feet wide, though it responds well to pruning for shaping and size control. Gardenias prefer slightly acidic soil and benefit from an acidic fertilizer applied after the bloom season. The 4.95-gallon (18.74L) decorative pot makes it an attractive and functional addition to any outdoor living space, border planting, or container garden.