Gardenia Augusta Daisy Duke (aka Little Daisy) Gardenia

Gardenia augusta 'RLH-GA1', known as Little Daisy™ or Daisy Duke™ Gardenia, is a compact evergreen shrub celebrated for its profuse, fragrant, daisy-like white blooms that mature to cream and occasionally yellow hues. Developed by Garden Debut®, this cultivar exhibits a dense, mounding habit, reaching 18–24 inches in height and spreading 24–36 inches wide. Notable for its extended blooming period from late spring through summer, with sporadic flowers into fall, it offers a prolonged display of beauty and fragrance. Its glossy dark green foliage provides year-round interest, and the plant demonstrates high resistance to common gardenia diseases such as leaf spot, powdery mildew, and root rot. Ideal for borders, containers, or mass plantings, Little Daisy™ Gardenia thrives in USDA Zones 6–10, preferring well-drained, acidic soils and partial to full sun exposure.