Still, this gardenia can be counted on to hold up through even unusually cold north Louisiana winters. It also has proven to be tough, adaptable and reliable in a wide variety of landscape situations.

They are one of the best frost-resistant plants for containers, surviving in temperatures as low as -10°F, especially when they are well-established.

Californians have incorporated more drought resistant plants into their landscaping, but those types of plants could be at higher risk of being damaged by frost. ABC7 Bay Area 24/7 live stream.