Daisy Gardenia size

last year

I bought a Daisy Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides 'Daisy') from Lowes recently, grown by McCorkie Nurseries in Dearing GA. The tag says "Average mature size, 3'H x 2'W".

But gardenia.net says 4'H x 5'W!

https://www.gardenia.net/plant/gardenia-jasminoides-daisy

That's a 150% difference on width, and that greatly affects whether I can plant it where I want it.

Any suggestions on what to expect?

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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
last year
Virtually all published sources list a mature size of 3-4' by 3-4'. Since regular pruning can affect bloomage, I'd allow for the larger sizing. And it is entirely possible it can get larger....shrubs do not necessarily stop growing at some predetermined height.
Jason, zone 7A, near Greensboro NC
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last year
One of the many horrors of living in a small town... my options are a local outlet where EVERYTHING I've ever bought has died, or Lowes. I show up with a fairly specific goal in mind, but end up with a single plant option with poor labeling :-/

Blerg.
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