- Herbaceous
- Perennial
- Zones 3–8
- White
- Double
Gardenia
Perennial herbaceous peony in white and cream, blooming in late spring and early summer. Double blush white flowers with golden stamens mixed among the center petals and a creamy yellow glow. USDA zones 3–8.
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At a glance
- Flower form
- Herbaceous Double
- Colors
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- White
- Cream
- Blooms
- Late spring, Early summer
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 3 ft (86 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 3–8 Perennial
- Planted as
- Bare root
- Botanical name
- Paeonia lactiflora
In the garden
- Rarely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Lactiflora peony introduced by Lins in 1949, per Adelman Peony Gardens.
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Questions
Is Gardenia hardy in my zone?
Gardenia survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Gardenia need full sun?
Gardenia grows in full sun.
When does Gardenia bloom?
Gardenia blooms in late spring and early summer.
Is Gardenia good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Gardenia as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
