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The ‘Crown Jewel’ of the Garden

You don’t have to be a member of the Royal Family to have the precious gem in your garden. Gardenia ‘Crown Jewel’ offers many of the sought after traits of it’s parents; the double bloom and cold hardiness.

The ‘Crown Jewel’ of the Garden

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You don’t have to be a member of the Royal Family to have the precious gem in your garden. Gardenia ‘Crown Jewel’ offers many of the sought-after traits of it’s parents; the double-bloom and cold hardiness of ‘Chuck Hayes’ and the heavy bloom set of and prolific flowering of ‘Kleim’s Hardy’. Featuring medium-sized, double fragrant blooms and bright green foliage that blooms in early summer, this compact Gardenia reigns supreme over other varieties with improved cold-hardiness. Crown Jewel makes an excellent container plant or small foundation shrub. Ideal around decks and patio or other sitting areas where the rich fragrance can be enjoyed. Be sure to catch a glimpse of this regal specimen this spring and summer season!

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