SHRUB Jubilation™ Gardenia

Jubilation™ Gardenia is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its intensely fragrant creamy white blooms and glossy dark green foliage. Blooming from late spring through summer, this reblooming gardenia adds classic Southern charm to foundation plantings, patios, entryways, and mixed borders. Its tidy, rounded habit makes it an excellent choice for smaller landscapes or container gardens where fragrance can be enjoyed up close.

Thriving in full sun to partial shade, Jubilation™ Gardenia prefers rich, well-drained acidic soil and consistent moisture during establishment. Once mature, it offers improved cold hardiness and reliable flowering performance compared to traditional gardenias. Pollinator-friendly and deer-resistant, this low-maintenance shrub brings elegant color, texture, and perfume to the landscape year after year.

Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides ‘Leeone’
Common Name: Jubilation™ Gardenia
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Mature Size: 3–4 feet tall and wide
USDA Zones: 7–10
Bloom Time: Late spring through summer
Features: Fragrant blooms, evergreen foliage, compact habit, reblooming, pollinator-friendly