Frost Proof Gardenia — Price Comparison
Gardenia jasminoides 'Frost Proof'
1 Gallon: $20.95 to $21.95 across 2 nurseries — save up to 5% by comparing.
Quick Facts
- Hardiness Zones
- 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Mature Size
- 4-5 ft tall x 4-5 ft wide
- Bloom Time
- Late spring to summer
- Type
- Evergreen shrub
Current Prices
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Prices last checked: May 03, 2026
| Size | Best Price | Specials |
|---|---|---|
| Quart | $26.96 at Nature Hills Nursery | — |
| 1 Gallon | $20.95 at PlantingTree | — |
| 3 Gallon | $41.95 at PlantingTree | — |
| 7 Gallon | $139.95 at PlantingTree | — |
| Retailer | Quart | 1 Gal | 3 Gal | 7 Gal | In Stock | Shipping | Last Checked | Specials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlantingTree | — | $20.95 | $41.95 | $139.95 | — | Free over $119 | May 03 | — |
| Fast Growing Trees | — | $21.95 $25.95 | $43.95 $51.95 | — | In Stock | Free over $99 | May 03 | |
| Nature Hills Nursery | $26.96 | — | — | — | — | Free over $139 | May 03 | — |
Prices are checked daily and may not reflect real-time changes. Always verify the final price at the retailer's site before purchasing.
When to Buy & Plant Frost Proof Gardenia
Price Seasonality
Frost Proof is the most cold-hardy Gardenia cultivar, extending the range into zone 7 where most gardenias fail. Prices peak in spring when fragrant-shrub demand is highest. Fall clearance offers 15-30% savings.
Pro tip: Buy in fall for clearance, but plant in spring in zone 7 so the shrub can establish before winter. Afternoon shade in zones 9-11 prevents leaf scorch.
Planting Season by Zone
| Zone | Spring Planting | Fall Planting |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 7 | Mar-Apr | Oct-Nov |
| Zone 8 | Feb-Apr | Oct-Dec |
| Zone 9 | Feb-Mar | Nov-Dec |
| Zone 10 | Jan-Mar | Nov-Dec |
| Zone 11 | Jan-Feb | Nov-Dec |