Name: Gardenia jasminoides 'Snow Girl' (Snow Girl Dwarf Gardenia)

Average Landscape Size: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide; compact, rounded habit (can reach 3–4 ft if unpruned)

Sun Requirements: Morning sun with afternoon shade; protect from intense afternoon heat

Water Needs: High; requires consistent moisture and excellent drainage

Deer Resistance: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 8–11; generally hardy in Willis with protection during rare hard freezes

Fertilization & Pruning: Acid-loving fertilizer regularly; minimal pruning needed due to compact size

Detailed Description: Snow Girl Gardenia packs all that incredible gardenia fragrance into a perfectly compact package! Those pure white, double blooms are absolutely stunning and smell absolutely heavenly – you'll catch the fragrance from across the yard. Here in Willis, it's perfect for smaller spaces where you want that classic gardenia beauty without the size. Most folks love keeping these around 2–3 feet, making them ideal for foundation plantings, containers, or borders. Give it morning sun with afternoon shade and consistent water, and you'll have a fragrant showstopper that blooms repeatedly through the growing season!

Data compiled: September 2025