Daisy Duke™ Gardenia

 Daisy Duke™ Gardenia | Gardenia augusta Daisy Duke™  'RLH-GA1' PP30894

Top rated Gardenia in 2024

Plant Highlights:

• Growing Zone: 6-9
• Plant Brand: Bloomin Easy® Brand
• Botanical Name: Gardenia augusta Daisy Duke™ 'RLH-GA1' PP30894 
• Foliage Color: Green
• Flower Color: White
• Flower Fragrance: Very fragrant
• Fall Color: Green
• Type: Evergreen
• Mature Height: 18-24" inches
• Mature Width: 24-36" inches
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Exposure: Sun
• Soil Needs: Moist well-drained, needs moisture during winter
• Water Needs: Occasionally, likes moisture  
• Pruning Needs: Shape in early spring before new growth starts
• Awards: None
• Grown by: The Plant Factory

Additional Highlights:

• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pet Friendly: No
• Reblooming: Yes
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes

Daisy Duke™ Gardenia (Gardenia augusta ‘Daisy Duke’) delivers the classic, intoxicating gardenia fragrance on a shrub that is actually tough enough to handle real-world gardens, not just pampered courtyards. Big, single white blooms sit like velvet daisies against glossy deep-green foliage, creating a clean, elegant look that works in foundation beds, near entries, and in decorative containers. This compact evergreen shrub forms a rounded mound about 3 feet tall and up to 4 feet wide, giving you a lush, polished presence without constant pruning.

Unlike older gardenia varieties that sulk at the first hint of cold, Daisy Duke™ is bred for improved hardiness and performs reliably in zone 7 and even sheltered spots in some zone 6 landscapes. It holds its leaves exceptionally well through winter, so you’re not staring at a half-bare shrub when you need structure the most. When late spring and early summer arrive, the plant is covered in large, single, highly fragrant blooms that perfume patios, porches, and open windows.

Plant Daisy Duke™ Gardenia where it receives morning sun and afternoon shade, or bright filtered light all day in hotter climates. It prefers humus-rich, acidic soil that drains well, similar to what azaleas and camellias enjoy. If your native soil is alkaline or heavy, this variety performs beautifully in containers filled with a quality mix formulated for acid-loving plants. Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy; this plant is not drought tolerant and appreciates regular watering whenever the top inch of soil begins to dry. 

In the landscape, Daisy Duke™ shines as a low evergreen hedge, a front-of-border accent, or a high-impact specimen near walkways where its fragrance can be appreciated up close. In containers, it anchors entryways and patios with year-round foliage and seasonal bloom power. Pruning is optional, but for extra-neat shapes, lightly trim just after flowering finishes to maintain a dense, rounded form without sacrificing next season’s buds.

A light application of fertilizer designed for acid-loving plants in early spring is usually enough to keep Daisy Duke™ vigorous and blooming well. A 2–3 inch layer of organic mulch around the root zone helps conserve moisture, regulate soil temperature, and reduce weeds; keep mulch pulled slightly away from the main stems to prevent rot. With basic care and the right site, this gardenia rewards you with reliable performance, glossy evergreen foliage, and waves of rich perfume year after year.

At Plant Factory Direct, Daisy Duke™ Gardenia is grown and selected by experienced nursery staff focused on shipping robust, garden-ready plants with strong root systems. Orders are processed quickly and shipped with careful packing so your plant arrives in excellent condition and ready to establish. Cold or heat waves may prompt a brief hold on shipment for your zip code to protect your investment, ensuring you receive a healthy, viable plant—not a stressed, compromised shrub.

 Ordering:

Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.

Shipping:

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest-viable product ordered.

Summer/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees

 Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.