Steady as She Goes Gardenia

Steady as She Goes® is an evergreen gardenia with glossy foliage and fragrant white flowers that continue through the growing season. Proven Winners identifies the selection as Gardenia jasminoides ‘Prince Charles’ USPP 29,304 and lists a mature size of 3–5 feet tall by 4–7 feet wide. ## Landscape Use Give this upright shrub room to spread in a border or use it as a fragrant container specimen near a walkway, patio, or entry. Its broad mature spread makes it useful where an evergreen flowering screen or focal shrub is wanted. ## Growing Conditions The [Proven Winners profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/gardenia/steady-she-goes-gardenia-jasminoides) lists USDA zones 7a–10b and part sun to sun. The [Spring Meadow grower sheet](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/resource_files/Gardenia_Steady_As_She_Goes_Professional_Grower_Sheet.pdf) also identifies ‘Prince Charles’ PP29,304 and recommends zones 7–10, average irrigation, acidic soil, and avoiding both dry soil and overwatering. ## Seasonal Interest Spring, summer, and fall flowers are reported for this long-blooming selection. The plant keeps glossy evergreen leaves outside the bloom period. ## Maintenance Maintain even soil moisture and provide good drainage to reduce stress and bud drop. If shaping is needed, prune in spring and remove damaged or dead branches; the breeder advises against routine hard pruning.