Steady as She Goes® Gardenia
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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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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Steady as She Goes® Gardenia
Plant Highlights
Steady as She Goes® Gardenia highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Late Spring
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Proven Winners® Steady as She Goes® Gardenia
Add timeless elegance and intoxicating fragrance to your garden with the Proven Winners® Steady as She Goes® Gardenia USPP#29304 (Gardenia jasminoides 'Prince Charles')! This flowering shrub is a top-performing shrub from Proven Winners®.
Known for its pure white, double blooms, and deep green, glossy broadleaf evergreen foliage, this Gardenia is a reliable choice for stunning summer flowers. Unlike traditional Gardenia varieties, Steady as She Goes® is cold-hardy and disease-resistant, blooming from late spring through summer!
Growing 3-5 feet tall, and 4-7 feet wide, these evergreens are perfect for hedges, containers, and foundation plantings, it's sure to become a focal point in your landscape.
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Key Product Features
- Proven Winners® Selection: A superior Gardenia with excellent performance
- Fragrant White Flowers: Large, double blooms with a sweet, classic gardenia scent
- Mature Size: Grows 3 to 4 feet tall and wide
- Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 7–10
- Reblooming: Blooms from late spring through summer
- Low Maintenance: Disease-resistant and cold-hardy for reliable growth
Landscaping With The Steady as She Goes® Gardenia
If you've struggled with Gardenias before, Steady as She Goes® is here to change that! This easy-care flowering shrub combines show-stopping beauty with reliability, offering gorgeous double flowers that keep coming back throughout the growing season.
Its cold-hardiness makes it perfect for gardeners in cooler climates, and its compact size fits perfectly in foundation plantings, patio containers, and mixed borders.
- Foundation Plantings & Hedges: Adds elegance and fragrance to front yard designs
- Mixed Shrub Borders: Pairs beautifully with Hydrangeas and Boxwoods
- Patio or Balcony Containers: Bring its fragrance up close for summer evenings and enjoy the fragrance up close
- Hedges or Mass Plantings: Create a fragrant, evergreen screen
- Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees and butterflies during its blooming season
- Cut Flower Arrangements: Fragrant blooms are perfect for indoor floral displays
Easy Care Guide For Steady as She Goes® Gardenia
For optimal growth and blooms, follow these care tips:
Planting Tips: Choose a location with full sun to partial shade for best blooms. Plant in moist, well-drained, acidic soil with good airflow. Add a pine bark mulch around the root system to hold in soil moisture and insulate the roots.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during the first growing season.
Pruning: Prune lightly after blooming to shape the plant and encourage new growth.
Fertilizing: Apply an acidic plant fertilizer in early spring and midsummer for healthy growth and abundant flowers.
Bring Heavenly Fragrance To Your Garden!
Transform your landscape with the unmatched beauty and fragrance of Steady as She Goes® Gardenia! This Proven Winners® selection offers reliable performance and year-round charm.
Order now from Nature Hills Nursery and get ready to enjoy lush blooms and captivating scents all summer long!
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Steady as She Goes® Gardenia bloom?
It blooms repeatedly from late spring through summer, giving you months of fragrant flowers.
How tall does this Gardenia grow?
It grows to 3-5 feet tall and 4-7 feet wide, making it ideal for smaller spaces and containers.
Do Gardenias need full sun?
It thrives in full sun to partial shade, with full sun encouraging the best bloom performance.
Is it cold-hardy?
Yes, Steady as She Goes® is cold-hardy and can withstand conditions in USDA zones 7–10.
Is Gardenia easy to grow?
Absolutely! Steady as She Goes® Gardenia is disease-resistant and low-maintenance, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
Why Order From Nature Hills Nursery?
Nature Hills Nursery is committed to bringing the highest-quality plants to your door. Join thousands of happy customers and get all your planting needs at Nature Hills! We guarantee our plants for their first year! Check out lifelong support and landscaping ideas in our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog and online at customer-support.naturehills.com!
