Gardenia Fool Proof™

Fool Proof™ is the compact gardenia hybrid *Gardenia* ‘Leesix’ PP32472, selected for a reliable display of double, fragrant white flowers. It keeps glossy evergreen foliage and flowers in late spring, with repeat blooms through summer and fall. ## Form and Placement Plants mature at about 3–4 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with an upright habit that works near an entry, along a foundation or in a container. The breeder recommends full sun to part shade and USDA zones 7a–10b. See the [Southern Living Plants cultivar page](https://southernlivingplants.com/the-collection/plant/fool-proof-gardenia/) for the selection’s dimensions, flowering and light requirements. ## Growing Conditions Choose well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Water regularly while the plant establishes; the breeder reports drought tolerance once established, though consistent moisture supports a better gardenia display. The [US plant patent record](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP32472P2/en) identifies the cultivar denomination ‘LEESIX’ and documents its double flowers and repeat flowering. ## Maintenance Feed during the growing season according to the product label. Prune after flowering if needed to maintain its outline, so developing buds are not removed before the next flush.