Brick patio with white columns and mixed white containers of Diamond Spire Gardenia bushes and trailing Angelonia.
Diamond Spire Gardenia bush from Southern Living in a container
A Southern Living Plant Collection branded plastic pot holds an upright Diamond Spire Gardenia
Diamond Spire produces fragrant, single white blossoms late spring through fall
Gardenia Diamond Spire foliage is uniquely upright! Works beautifully in a decorative container
Brick patio with white columns and mixed white containers of Diamond Spire Gardenia and trailing Angelonia.
Brick patio with white columns and mixed white containers of Diamond Spire Gardenia bushes and trailing Angelonia.
Diamond Spire produces fragrant, single white blossoms late spring through fall
Gardenia Diamond Spire foliage is uniquely upright! Works beautifully in a decorative container
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Diamond Spire® Gardenia

Gardenia hybrid 'Leefive' PP32516

Diamond Spire produces fragrant, single white blossoms late spring through fall on a truly unique upright habit. Use it as a hedge, specimen or a “thriller” in a mixed container.

Light Needs

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Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

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USDA Zones 7a - 10b

mature dimensions

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3-4′ high x 2′ wide
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More About Diamond Spire® Gardenia

Bloom/Feature

Unique columnar growth habit; single white fragrant flowers late spring, reblooming through summer.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F to 10°F

Key Features

Aromatic, Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Easy Care, Fall Blooming, Heat Tolerance, Longer Blooming, Reblooming, Returns Year After Year, Upright Habit, Year-Round Interest

Flowering Season

Spring to Fall

Uses

Accent, Container, Cut Flowers, Low Hedge, Poolside

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Feed throughout growing season

Pruning

None needed; shape as desired 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

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