Gardenia jasminoides 'Leeone' PP21983

A charming improvement on a Southern favorite, Jubilation grows compactly with fragrant, white blooms in spring; reblooming sporadically through summer into fall.

Experience the unmatched beauty and enchanting fragrance of the Jubilation Gardenia, a premier variety from the Southern Living Plant Collection. This remarkable gardenia shrub, known botanically as Gardenia jasminoides ‘Leeone’, combines lush evergreen foliage and pristine white gardenia flowers, offering lasting elegance and fragrance to any Southern landscape.

Evergreen + Alluring Blooms: Gardenia plants are treasured for their glossy, deep-green foliage that remains vibrant throughout the year, ensuring constant visual appeal. Jubilation Gardenia, specifically, showcases dense gardenia foliage that provides a luxurious backdrop for its stunning white gardenia flowers. The blooms are not only visually appealing but also release an intoxicating fragrance, making Jubilation a favorite among gardeners.

Size & Growth Habit: A full-grown Jubilation Gardenia shrub typically reaches a compact height of 3-4 feet and a similar width, making it ideal for smaller landscapes, container gardens, or as an elegant foundation planting. Its moderate growth rate allows gardeners to easily manage and shape the shrub, ensuring it fits perfectly into a variety of garden designs.

Care & Maintenance: Jubilation Gardenia care is straightforward, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels. This gardenia shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils. Regular watering during dry periods and mulching to maintain consistent soil moisture will support lush growth and abundant flowering.

Fertilize your Jubilation Gardenia regularly during the growing season with an acid-formulated fertilizer to enhance bloom production and maintain vigorous foliage. Pruning after blooming helps shape the shrub and encourages new growth, ensuring a tidy and healthy appearance.

Versatility: Gardenia Jubilation’s compact size, dense foliage, and striking blooms make it highly versatile in landscaping. Whether planted as a standalone specimen, grouped for fragrant hedges, or featured in mixed borders, this evergreen gardenia shrub adds charm and sophistication to outdoor spaces. It also performs beautifully in containers, making it perfect for patios, balconies, or near entryways where its fragrance can be fully appreciated.

Year-Round Beauty: Are gardenias evergreen? Absolutely! The Jubilation Gardenia provides year-round garden beauty with its evergreen foliage, complemented by abundant blooms from late spring into summer. The vibrant green leaves contrast elegantly with the pure white jubilation gardenia flowers, creating a timeless display that enhances garden aesthetics season after season.

Elevate your garden with the beauty, fragrance, and easy-care nature of the Jubilation Gardenia from the Southern Living Plant Collection. Whether used for its striking white blooms, lush evergreen foliage, or delightful fragrance, Jubilation Gardenia is an excellent addition to any landscape, promising enduring charm and effortless elegance.

Bloom/Feature: Reblooms in spring and summer, rich gardenia aroma
Evergreen or Deciduous? Evergreen
Plant Hardiness Hardy to 0°F to 10°F
Key Features: Compact Habit, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant, Reblooming
Flowering Season: Spring to Fall
Uses: Accent, Container, Firescaping, Hedge, Mass Planting, Slope
Water Needs: Medium
Fertilize: Feed with a balanced fertilizer throughout the bloom season
Pruning: After fall bloom
Planting Instructions
• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem