James Dawson wrote:
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Can someone please help me with what is required to grow gardenias
successfully.
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It is the one plant I always have problems with. I assume I am doing
something fundamentally wrong.
gardengal gave good advice. =
A gardenia can be hardy to 20=B0F in the winter but really needs
heat in the summer to bloom. While many agree that 'Mystery' is
the nicest looking bush with the best flowers, I was unable to get
that variety to thrive. I now have 'Veitchii', which is in bloom
right now (despite night temperatures in the 40s and upper 30s). =
This bush has been in my garden for many years but is still under
2 ft tall. =
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David E. Ross
Climate: California Mediterranean
Sunset Zone: 19 -- interior Santa Monica Mountains with some ocean
influence (USDA 10a)
Gardening pages at
http://www.rossde.com/garden/