Kleim's Hardy Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Kleim's Hardy Gardenia highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateSlow
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer

Growing Zones 7-11
The gorgeous Kleim's Hardy Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy') is a fragrant, broadleaf evergreen shrub with six-petalled blossoms steeped in the most luxuriously sweet perfume you can imagine!
Kleim's 2-inch, single blossoms appear in late spring/early summer, a 6-petaled delicacy of waxy, white blooms with yellow centers. Each flower emits a divine, heavenly fragrance that is so intense it will announce itself long before your approach.
Your Kleim's Hardy Gardenia also features dark green, glossy foliage that will fill out your shrub nicely even when not in bloom. Making them fantastic year-round landscaping ornamentals that shrug off high heat, full sun, and southern humidity!
Your Kleim's Hardy Gardenia is a dwarf variety, so you can easily manage one even if you're short on space. Kleim's Gardenia has a mounded habit, is evergreen, and is very hardy. Of course, the feature that sets Kleim's apart from other Gardenias is that it's considered the hardiest of them all, able to tolerate cold like no other!
Planting and Application:
The Kleim's Hardy Gardenia is one plant you'll want to keep close by. With its enchanting beauty and spellbinding fragrance, Gardenias are among the most impressive plants for the home garden.
Gardenia is just as versatile as a year-round hedge and privacy screen around your seating areas, reading nooks, and meditation gardens where the fragrance will whisk you away from your day's cares!
Plant several along a border, use one as an accent near a door, or plant a few as container plants for your home. No matter where you plant these, you're sure to enjoy a remarkable display and scintillating scent!
Evergreen and a prolific bloomer, this Gardenia will be a great addition to your landscape. You definitely want to plant it where you and your visitors can enjoy it - by a walkway, flanking the front entrance, or closing in garden rooms. The radiant white blooms and glossy leaves are perfect for a Moon Garden!
If you love Gardenias but don't have the space, or are worried about your climate, then this is the Gardenia for you!
- Snowy White Flowers With Starry Centers
- Spring To Summer Flowers
- Glossy Dark Green Broadleaf Evergreen Foliage
- Ultra-Fragrant Blossoms - Great For Bouquets & Pollinators
- Wonderful Specimen, Backdrop, Hedge, or Container Plant
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Loving the full sun, and a touch of part shade, Gardenia do best where they are protected from the cold, drying winter winds. Preferring good air circulation and the morning sun and a touch of shade in the hottest southern sun, Gardenias shrugs off the high humidity of the south with ease! Water well while they're establishing, and plant in organically rich, well-draining soils.
Mulch the base of your plant to keep the roots stress-free and keep the foliage cleaner and problem-free. Prune after the flowers fade in the summer to tidy up their appearance.
- Full Sun
- Moist Enriched Well-Drained Soil
- Prune After Flowering
- Shrugs Off Heat & High Humidity
- Deer Resistant, Low-Maintenance & Easy Care
Kleim's Hardy Gardenia will not only squeeze in just about anywhere, but its cold hardy nature and tenacious spirit are sure to make having one of these remarkable plants a reality for you this year. Order one for your garden today!