Bloomin' Easy™ Daisy Duke™ Gardenia

Meet the darling of the garden world—the Bloomin Easy™ Daisy Duke™ Gardenia PP#30894 (Gardenia augusta 'RLH-GA1'). This petite powerhouse boasts all the fragrance of classic Gardenias but with a more compact, rounded form that fits perfectly into tight spaces! Blooming from late spring through summer, this reblooming beauty packs creamy white, daisy-like, single blooms with a signature sweet scent that Ma Nature herself must've bottled herself!

As a hybrid bred for strength and style, it's tough, tidy, and highly ornamental. Daisy Duke forms a dense, rounded mound around 18-24 inches tall and just 2-3 feet wide, with glossy, dark green broadleaf evergreen foliage that remains vibrant year-round! The leaves are oblong to elliptic, leathery, and provide the perfect lush backdrop for those brilliant white blossoms!

When temperatures drop slightly in fall, the foliage deepens in color, but it holds steadfast, offering evergreen charm when other plants fade. Perfect for Zones 6-9, this dwarf Gardenia is well-suited to warm climates but can be grown in containers and brought indoors where winters get frosty.

It symbolizes purity, sweetness, and secret love—how's that for romance in a shrub? A cousin to Coffee (yes, Coffea is in the same family!), this Southern Belle is deer resistant, pollinator-friendly, and ideal for fragrance gardens, entryways, or patios where its scent can truly shine!

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Key Features

• Very compact form!
• Broadleaf evergreen with glossy foliage and a leathery texture
• Highly fragrant, single waxy white flowers with yellow button centers
• Reblooming from late spring into summer
• Great for containers and small gardens
• Cold-hardy in Zones 6-9
• Deer resistant and pollinator friendly

Landscaping Uses

With its compact round form, Daisy Duke™ fits neatly into almost any sunny to partly shady nook. Don't forget to pluck a few flowers to float in bubble bowls to perfume entire rooms!

• Fragrant borders and front-of-border plantings
• Great small-space gardening shrub
• Great in container gardens on porches, balconies, or patios
• Low-growing scented hedging along walkways, paths, and in urns by your front door
• Understory planting beneath taller shrubs or trees
• Cottage gardens, Sensory Gardens, and southern-style plantings
• Seasonal patio planters and container plants that can be brought indoors for cold climate gardeners

Care and Maintenance

Gardenias are very easy to grow broadleaf evergreen shrubs with moderate needs, excellent vigor, and lots of charm. While it may look dainty, it's surprisingly resilient!

• Planting Time: Spring or fall is best for root establishment
• Sun Needs: Full sun to part shade (morning sun and afternoon shade ideal in hot areas)
• Soil Needs: Needs acidic, well-drained soil; does not tolerate clay or high pH well—amend with peat moss or pine mulch if needed
• Moisture Needs: Even moisture, especially while blooming; avoid soggy soil
• Mulch: 3–4 inch layer of pine bark mulch helps retain moisture and acidity
• Fertilization Needs: Use acid-loving plant fertilizer in spring and again in mid-summer
• Pruning Info: Lightly prune after main bloom flush to shape; blooms on new wood
• Renewal Pruning: Not necessary due to compact growth
• Special Needs/Perks/Growing Tips:
• Deer resistant
• Low maintenance
• Container adaptable
• Prefers warm, humid climates
• Dislikes alkaline soil

Sweet As Pie!

The Bloomin Easy™ Daisy Duke™ Gardenia brings all the fragrance and flair without the fuss. If you're looking for an easygoing, evergreen sweetheart with classic charm and compact style, this is your gal. Low-maintenance, high-impact, and oh-so-fragrant—it's everything a modern gardener could ask for.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Gardenia smell best?
The intensely fragrant classic Gardenia perfume is especially noticeable in the evening hours and when blooms have just opened.

Can Daisy Duke™ be grown in a container?
Absolutely! Its dwarf size makes it perfect for containers, and it can be overwintered indoors in colder zones.

Does this Gardenia rebloom?
Yes! It reblooms from late spring into summer, offering multiple flushes of flowers.

What zones can grow Daisy Duke™ Gardenia outdoors?
Hardy in USDA Growing Zones 6-9. In colder zones, grow it in pots and bring it inside during frost.

Do I need to prune Daisy Duke™ Gardenia?
Only light pruning is needed to shape it or encourage reblooming after the first flush.