planting gardenia outside

I live in east Tennessee and will plant my first gardenia outside. I’m concerned about it this winter. The tag says it will tolerate down to 5 degrees.

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#1 Comment By shelley On 05/28/2015 @ 9:56 am

It looks like East Tennessee is a zone 7 https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/ ^[1] Gardenias are rated for USDA planting zones 8-11. Since you are on the fringe/outskirts of the planting zone I would say that if you took extra steps to winterize your gardenia during cold snaps (by covering with a blanket or cardboard box) then you should be able to make this work.

For more information on Gardenia winter care, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-winter-care-tips.htm ^[2]

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