Gardenias are best pruned just after they have finished flowering. Leaving it too much later than this affects the number of blooms in the following season.
Why do my gardenias have NO smell
According to aspca.org, gardenias ARE toxic.
Depending on the climate, gardenias bloom from mid -spring to mid-summer.
Gardenias are sensitive to cold. Since 30 degrees is 2 degrees below freezing, gardenias would need to be covered.
Gardenias are in the Rubiaceae family.
Gardenias are widely used as exotic ornamental flowers in corsages, as houseplants and as outdoor plants. A yellow silk dye has been made for centuries from the gardenia berry.
Yes gardenias are native to Hawaii. They are called nanu or na'u. Unfortunately the wild gardenias are almost extinct. http://hawaiianforest.com/gardenia-tree-at-kanepuu-preserve
labugs , snails , catapilurs eat gardenia
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Gardenias are symbolic of secret love.
Yes, under certain circumstances, cedar sawdust can be used for gardenias. Cedar sawdust causes adjustments in soil pH (power of hydrogen) levels over time toward acidic ranges. Gardenias favor the acidic soils that azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons prefer and therefore will appreciate cedar sawdust if the pH is alkaline or neutral but not if the acidic range is correct.
Gardenias were named for an 18th century American physician and naturalist, Alexander Garden.