Question
Hello. Just purchased a Sweet Tea Gardenia from Lowe’s. We live in Zone 7. May I grow Sweet Tea in a large container or do you recommend in-ground? Thanks so much. We love First Editions, we have many Sapphire Surf Caryopteris and just put in five Delta Blue Chaste shrubs.
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Answer
Thank you for adding to your collection of First Editions plants! Sweet Tea Gardenia is cold hardy in your zone 7 garden. You will want to be certain to protect the roots from freezing so be certain to take a look at our guide on preparing plants for winter.