The Frost Proof Gardenia is a highly popular and improved cultivar of the classic gardenia. It is celebrated for its beautiful, fragrant flowers and, as its name suggests, its superior cold hardiness compared to other varieties. The leaves are a glossy, dark green and provide year-round color. They are an attractive backdrop for the flowers. From late spring through summer, it produces fragrant, star-shaped, creamy white flowers. Unlike some gardenias that bloom all at once, 'Frost Proof' has a long, staggered bloom period, providing a consistent display of flowers for many weeks. The fragrance is a classic, sweet, jasmine-like scent.