ALL ABOUT GARDENIAS - Details about different varieties and how to grow Gardenias

[@raindroph5120]

I had a gardenia that was given to me as a gift over 30 years ago. It was a small plant. I had planted it against my home and it grew very fast and I never had problems with flies. It grew over 5 feet. My visitors would always admire it. I loved it. when I would open the front door, I can smell the aroma from the flowers. I want to buy one for my mom. We moved and I had to leave it.

[@nunyabiznes33]

You didn't took cuttings?

[@SeraphinusFox]

This is wild to hear, I moved into my house a hear ago and there’s a gardenia over five feet that’s right next to my front door and planted very close to the house.

[@larrykramer9437]

Love your format. Straight to the point. Good info

[@brandonwolfe7451]

Love this guy. Really knows his stuff.

[@classicalconcerto6742]

Jim, thanks for your quick reply. In the spring I propagated 16 cuttings from a 4 feet tall plant just bought from Meijers. I use plastic sheet to totally cover them up so as to maintain high moisture. 3 months later, they ALL survived strongly and beautifully with new leaves and even new branches coming out all over the place. They are strong enough to be under the full sun without any protection now. Last Friday I took about 15 more cuttings from the mother plant and started the process all over again. Hope they will put down roots before winter comes.... I will have to bring them in and put them by the sunny window, still covered in plastic sheets to keep high moisture. Gardenia LOVES high humidity! If you know how to take care of gardenia inside the house during winder, please drop me a few tips. Much appreciated! I am in southern Michigan, winter is brutal here. Cannot have enough gardenias! :-))

[@erindewan6758]

Classical Concerto wow you should make a video! I’m in Canada and I love/kill every gardenia I see.

[@talentlover2]

Thank you! This was interesting and informative. I liked the, "What are you waiting for" comment at the end. Good point!

[@joanmassaro4912]

What is the proper way to deadhead radigan gardinia

[@tramany7]

Pine bark I’m going to put that in my gardenia soil when I plant them thanks great video!

[@barbaraarmour997]

Great video.Starting garden in Australia so you've bê a big help! I'll be back to see other things you have. Cheers

[@24deb24]

I've been using, by suggestion, a little bit of bleack tea in my watering pot...when it's time to give my gardenia a little drink. The tea has tons of nutrients.

[@tommunyon2874]

We had a gardenia by our driveway at Nimitz Hill Navy housing on Guam. It bore a single bloom on the 1st of June each year. Then we transferred to Jacksonville. Florida where the gardenias in our yard bloomed so profusely that our back yard reeked like a pile of dirty sweat socks a couple of weeks following full bloom.

[@RavenTreasures]

Thank you so much I just read that they're good for getting rid of Japanese beetles or at least acting as a trap crop and I have some beautiful rose bushes I'm going to plant it between

[@theondebray]

Really nice vid, thanks. Just planted up some Kleims Hardy, glad to know that they are susceptible to whitefly. To discourage insects of all sorts, give a general boost to many plants, and discourage mildew, I underplant all of my fruiting canes / trees, roses, and most plants with... garlic, very effective. It also seems to give a general tonic to the soil (along with compost mulching), and I get plentiful garlic crops.

[@blaiseducdaumont1280]

I tried planting garlic in one of the rose beds but I found it too invasive

[@jude1515]

I just bought a Gardenia plant because I love the fragrant flowers on them.

[@AlfredoGarciaYTChannel]

Great video! I've had my eye on gardenias. This helped me narrow down which to get

[@Kater2]

Thanks for your videos! I'm in zone 8A and am about to attempt planting my August Beauty in a raised bed, 2.5' squared, 12" high. My grandma kept gardenias not far from where I live, so I'm hoping I can do the same!

[@EzekielsCall]

I bought gardenias from Home Depot, and they had maybe one or two yellow leaves. After I brought it home, it kept getting more. I found out about soil PH, so I treated it by adding sulfur, and then since that doesn't fix it right away, I added aluminum sulfate to correct the PH, and did a foliar spray with chelated iron. It seems to me that the soil should have been acidic enough when I got it ! But the Garden Center at Home Depot was watering them with regular water, so they may have ruined the PH of the soil by doing that. After I corrected the PH with the aluminum sulfate, a week later there are ever MORE yellow leaves! The leaves did not go pale and then gradually turn yellow, they suddenly turned yellow! I'm so frustrated with this, because I know that sulfur takes a long time to change the soil PH, and clearly aluminum sulfate is a very temporary fix. I suspect there might be root issues with one of the plants, because it's soil was very very loose, to where half fell right off the root ball when I took it out of the pot, and really it seemed like the bottom half was a lot of disintigrated looking roots, but it did have white roots, as did the other two . These are in topiary form if that matters.... but I am starting to wonder whether these plants were overwatered and maybe this is why the leaves keep turning yellow, maybe the roots are not in good enough shape to take up nutrients? There is no sour smell of the soil that I can tell but I am not familiar enough with what rotted roots look like. Some say the brown ones are rotted, but I have seen brownish healthy roots on some plants. Others say the roots that are rotted are mushy. I see no mushy roots. This whole thing is driving me crazy. Can you please tell us what to do to get a proper PH in a short time period? I looked into soil being sold for "acidic plants", but the soil is NOT acidic, it is more neutral to slightly alkaline! I really don't know what to do anymore... I really hope you can help.

[@JacksonStacy-r4t]

I'm zone 7b going to try frost proof gardenia here in east Tennessee

[@nilsamartinez1564]

Your video was extremely helpful. Learned a lot on "how to" care for them. Thank you.

[@jamesbrown7521]

I’ve just planted two in individual pots that have had the pebble treatment in the bottom but a moisture retaining potting soil. After the no wet feet comment it’s got me worried. After the season I may transplant them to the ground instead, but looking forward to see what they do this summer.

[@LaCheleWallace]

Oh, I love gardenias. I'm obsessed w/ them.

[@mattmason1986]

me too hottie🚛

[@LaCheleWallace]

aww, thanks.

[@mattmason1986]

@@LaCheleWallace ; sweet have a good day, wish this truck driver good luck over the road this winter & summer 😘thanks how do i add a picture in my icon circle thing

[@lyncressler2608]

I know ! I have one in my bedroom and when it blooms omg the smell is soo amazing

[@davidprinceart]

@@lyncressler2608 your bedroom? but gardenias need sunshine

[@tim_koch14]

Last winter I bought a Gardenia with one open flower and put it on my windowsill, hoping I'd get a few more flowers. The following buds dropped one after another and one day I noticed spider mites on the plant. Frustrated, I decided to put it outside in my windy backyard. The spider mites wouldn't survive our late winter temperatures in Germany, but maybe the plant would make it with a little protection from the last frosts. In April, it had lost a few leaves and didn't look too happy, but it was hanging on, so I put it in a larger pot. It's July now and despite the harsh growing conditions, the plant is looking better than anything I've ever seen at the garden center with a dozen of open flowers and some more buds to come. This may be a relatively lousy houseplant, but even in cooler areas, it makes a rewarding patio plant if you can overwinter it.

[@ladyewo6778]

Thank you. I recently purchased August Beauty for the long bloom season. I'm zone 8b. It's about 2 feet high with several buds. I think I will purchase a couple of the dwarfs to place by my butterfly bench after watching this vid.

[@IWantFacts]

Glad I found this channel.

[@katrinalucas9823]

Great video. I just bought one I guess I better go check which kind of gardenia I bought, I didn't know there was so many different varieties.

[@ambarfildier9873]

Thank you! Do Gardenia like being in the sun?

[@chinasierra5455]

I live in Florida and my gardenias are blooming or finishing up. How do I prune them? Do I cut below spent flower or do i let the spent bloom fall off. First time watching your channel . Very clear and concise

[@Divinestyler22]

I'm in FL too (zone 9) Please let me know if you ever found an answer about pruning. Thanks :)

[@lauralamiroult2164]

Your videos are some of the best! You give clear information and avoid the "I love to hear myself talk" syndrome. I've had a standard, braided gardenia for many years, about 3-4 feet tall, live in zone 6 outside Philly so need to bring it inside for the winter. Every winter it slowly loses it's leaves until it's naked. Every year it goes outdoors for the summer and comes roaring back. Any way to avoid the leaf drop indoors? Thanks and please keep rockin the videos!

[@sherryglisson4885]

Hey Jim I just planted my first gardenia yesterday....a 3 gallon frostproof so I put it at the side of a storage shed that is sheltered by privacy fence. I have hydrangeas that are in bloom and used about the same soil just added some peat moss....im in zone 7b which is middle TN...

[@IsabelLawrence-h1o]

Hi, I have a row of gardenias, the short kind, which are nice and healthy since I’ve started feeding and pruning. I’d like to plant some Japanese; windflower anemones in between them just to enhance the white in the bed. Will this work? What do you think? I have a sedum planted as a ground cover that I chop right back after its pretty pink flower stems finish. Hoping the anemone will help with soil protection after sedum finished. Plus the wispy height of the anemone appeals to me

[@jasminetian6]

Great information! Thank you! Would you consider do a video specific to container grow gardenia? I killed two already and find they are very finicky about the humidity, soil PH drainage, fertilizing...

[@JimPutnam]

+Mia T Are yours inside or out?

[@darkphoenix3864]

I mix some sand in my soil. I’ve had my Gardenia for 5 years. I only water very early in the morning, if the soil still seems damp I don’t water at all. I also every once in awhile do a mix of peroxide to kill any rot that it my have. I live in Maryland so in the winter it needs to come inside. But other then that I have had no problems with it

[@karenreynolds6393]

What is the mix of peroxide you do and how often. I had one a few years ago and had tons of buds and then they just fell off and the plant died. Not sure what I did wrong. I’m in Iowa. I had it in part sun and part shade.

[@leewilder9446]

Great video - easy to follow. I’m looking fwd to gardening with gardenias this year. Thank you

[@AshleyCarlson-x8s]

When you say mounting them up above the grade... how are you doing that? 3:16 Thanks!

[@sandracdesigns6046]

Can you comment on deadheading them? Is it necessary? Does matter where you remove a spent bloom? Mine is a reblooming variety. Tia!

[@sbf4friend]

Wonderful videos thank you. My gardenia lost most of the leaves this winter. I just repotted it it's tall skinny and almost bare. What should I do 😞😭

[@jaglucky13]

Is there any way to keep a potted standard gardenia alive in a zone 6 during the winter? Can it be put in the garage for dormancy and brought back out in the spring? Or is it possible to put a single green house cover on it? I brought it in last winter and battled with spider mites all season. Not doing that again. I realize I risk losing this plant. Trying to think of what idea to try. I didn’t think it would make it through the season last year so it’s a surprise it’s currently thriving.

[@coreyanderson7424]

Gardenias smell beautiful!

[@cesilialeal8711]

Hi? i am from Belize city and i love the Flowers 🌺🌹❣️ .

[@andreaorphanos9641]

I just bought a house that has a 8 ft gardenia tree. The bark of the tree is substantial with the blooms all 5 to 8 ft high. Is there any way I can but back the gardenia without hurting it to encourage greening of the bark and a lower plant without hurting it?

[@60sStyling]

Hi Jim, I'm glad I ran across your channel. I have never had good luck with gardenias. My mom and I just purchased a Gardenia Jasminoides Veitchii from Walmart. We really want this gardenia to grow, and I want to learn how to care for it. It gets brutally hot out here in the summer - from upper 80's up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. We live in Tubac, Arizona, roughly 45 miles south of Tucson and in zone 8b. I viewed another video that just confused me. Can you give me tips on soil, fertilizing and ideal conditions or is this flowering plant doomed? I'm in need of some sound care instructions for gardenias for idiots. Thanks Josh

[@gwendolyncarter5668]

Thanks so much! Very informing! Love Gardenias!

[@gwendolyncarter5668]

I fell in love with all of those kinds of plants while we were stationed in Hawaii. Do you have videos on Hibiscus, Camellias or White Ginger?

[@jaydenlee5477]

What is the best numbers on a fertilizer to use and do these use full sun or partial sun what would be the best watering schedule

[@littlebrookreader949]

What are the most fragrant, longest blooming gardenias? Great info.! Thanks!

[@brendaelliott5284]

i HAVE 2 garden bushes....one looks great the other is pittiful....the leaves are yellow and doesn't have very many leaves on the bush at all. It is only 1 1/2 years old. I am going to take it up and redo as you have said and see if it will help. Thank you for your videos

[@cqammaz53]

So which variety could I get for zone 6 and can I plant them outside and how well will they do in the winter.

[@bethadamik2273]

Jim I have a variety of Gardenia that my ancestors called Kate Jasmine Gardenia. I have been rooting and sharing it for generations now. It gets 12-15 feet tall with proper care! The blooms are hand palm sized and they are super easy to propagate in water! I can not find any information on them, however. My ancestors ran a nursery back in the 50s& 60s. And I assume that is where they got these but not sure! We live in Southeast Texas and they are evergreen here! If you have any information on them could you please share? I really enjoy you videos!

[@Trusttheprocess25]

Hi Beth. I am in SE TX too. I know this is an old post but did you get an answer on this by chance? I’m looking for same variety you mention. Thanks

[@rebeccalarason306]

Very helpful, I don't know there are different varieties.

[@melodyrippons4209]

Thank you for this info. The gardenia bushes I have look great, however the flowers are turning from white to yellow. Is there something I need to do? The leave are all nice and green. Thanks

[@WilliamRust-rk7nk]

Zone 9B in Florida, Gardenia jasminoides ‘Veitchii’. I don’t know if I’m in the twilight zone but these things thrive in a flood plain which is often inundated for weeks or months with standing water. These things have reached 8 feet in these conditions. I know it sounds unbelievable but I’ve seen it with my own eyes. I had two bushes that I no longer needed nor had space for so a decade ago I threw them in a spot where I thought they would die. They have taken over that shady wet spot. Who knew they would grow in that muck?

[@shelliblossom8953]

Do gardenia climb? My mom got this plant she says is a gardenia and it grows tall and was leaning over so we put a stick in it to keep it straight and it wrapped itself around the stick

[@yahmein]

I have two aimees in zone 6-7, it’s my first time with gardenias and so far they’ve been great and doing well, but really hoping they’ll survive indoor during the winter 😬

[@ChemicalBuddha1979]

Jim - love the videos! Wife and I have been gardening like champs through the summer of COVID-19, and have become big fans of yours. First of all, thank you for these videos. So.... gardenias. We’re needing some advice... we’re down in the Johns Creek, GA area. We just planted 2 scentamazings back in mid June at the base of two mature poplar trees (~2’ away from the tree’s trunk). Although they both seem to be living (lush foliage, staying green, some new leaves), they aren’t budding. We’ve fed them with some miracle grow acid-loving fertilizer, but we’re wondering if we did something wrong, or if we’re just being impatient. Would welcome your thoughts.

[@vorong2ru]

Are they getting enough sunlight? Screens lack of sun to me. They need 6-8 hours of direct sunlight to bud up

[@HoustonKeith72]

I love the fragrance of gardenias but I have terrible luck with them. Maybe it’s too wet here in Houston?

[@Ojb_1959]

Very helpful info so thanks. Do you known if the Gardenia can be split up to make several individual plants?

[@jenbunker6511]

I live in north Ontario Canada what is the best one for me ? Do I need to bring them inside in the winter?

[@karenmorris7992]

Do they need to be pruned before the spring growing season.

[@Convolutedtear]

which ones smell the strongest? I loved the big huge ine we had in miami... Boston possible?

[@ithirstyforknowledge]

I got gardenia last fall in a pot from Lowe's. I planted it in a bed right away. Its deep green glossy leaved survived through winter in 7b extremely well without falling or fading. But in spring it started producing lots of buds some became flowers but then the whole plant started turning yellow leaves and leaves fell and buds didnt open leaving few twigs. I put fertilizer, still not getting any better . what's wrong and how to fix? Thanks

[@sharronharding8112]

Did you ever get an answer? I’m in 7b as well and mine did the exact same thing!!!!! Still trying to save it!

[@susanrajabi6539]

The most common cause of a Gardenia dying is root rot caused by soggy soil conditions or overwatering. Look for generalized leaf yellowing and wilting despite wet soil. Pests, disease, insufficient light, and overfertilizing are also common causes of a Gardenia struggling

[@susanrajabi6539]

@@sharronharding8112 The most common cause of a Gardenia dying is root rot caused by soggy soil conditions or overwatering. Look for generalized leaf yellowing and wilting despite wet soil. Pests, disease, insufficient light, and overfertilizing are also common causes of a Gardenia struggling

[@shansbo217]

@@susanrajabi6539 this is helpful. Thank you

[@coreyanderson7424]

Maybe it needs more sunlight and lots of tlc.

[@heidimarchant5438]

I seen some tree like in the NW. Zone 3/4. I was surprised becuse I've never seen these in my area. I didn't buy one because idk if they would last thru a winter here

[@jlovon]

I have bud dropping before blooming! There were very small black bugs on the plant. I sprayed with a dishwasher water solution. The bug population was significantly decreased yet the healthy looking buds still are dropping. There is plenty of new leaves since the treatment. What else should I be doing?

[@victoriabrownfrank4328]

I need plant that can stand up to 6b weather here in Tennessee. I have a frost poof in a pot for now.

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

Jim, you just made my day. I grew up in the deep south and never had any trouble with gardenias except the occasional need to add chelated iron and, as you say, white fly. However, out here in the Pacific NW, zone 8 still, i have had difficulty. I think part of the problem is where i have been planting them because I thought the deer would gobble them; didnt know they are deer resistant. Definitely going to get my hands on some more asap and plant out in the open where i think they will do better. I will let you know, though, lol, if the deer eat them up.

[@JimPutnam]

Fragrant things are your friend, if you have deer problems. Thanks for watching.

[@PANCHOSR]

All that and not one mention of best fertilizer wow

[@sharynbennett5262]

What gardenia would you recommend for container in zone 9 would fiesta do well in one

[@homercharleneboureshrocken2930]

Thanks for the helpful info. My gardenia has brown leaves and hasn’t flowered. Any tips?

[@erict5878]

Hi. I live in a zone 10 area of Southern Calif. What are your suggestions for watering, feeding and sunlight preferences for a potted 4 ft high gardenia In the summer it's usually pretty dry conditions with temps from 80-98. Thanks for your input!

[@csomething2701]

Thank you for your advice. The house I am renting has a garden is tree, taller than the one story house. BUT I am in the Arizona DESERT! The leaves turn yellow brown and are constantly falling especially in the spring. Now it has had a few blooms, but don't last long at all one day. But since I have been watering it more there have been more blooms this year than last. Leave are still falling. Not sure what to do. Now that it is blooming I shouldn't fetilize.

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

I planted 8 of them here in GA last week and some of the leaves (10-15%) are starting to yellow. The soil looked good to me, but I did not amend anything into it and I did not raise them above the grade. I think I'll go back and do both this weekend.

[@JonFlash]

Yellow leafs after transplanting is common with gardenias. They take a year to acclimate. I wouldn't try to fix them unless you did something obviously wrong.

[@jaydenlee5477]

Which variety would do the best in zone 7a & 10a. I think that's the right zone # for west palm beach Florida & Sevierville Tennessee

[@HVSStaffAppreciation]

I live in Southern California...would I be able to plant Gardenias in the ground around my pool area? I have a vinyl fence around my property and I have a small space (3 feet wide) Thanks

[@reneejacobs8940]

I bought my gardenia tree over a yr ago, thefall before last fall. They didn't book last yr and asking to what can I do to get them to book this spring

[@margaretpervier8357]

Thayer are so easy to root too😊

[@lavenderbutterfly2160]

I moved to Puerto Rico .I am from va and nc.gardening is very different here I'm learning here I'm so use to gardening in the states.i just received my summer snow gardenia .it is hot all year round winter months are in the low 80 in the day and 67 to 68 at night. Summer heat is 80 to 100 but I live up above overlooking the ocean so it does get breezy sometimes and my yard is mostly full sun where should I plant it.

[@teresahillin783]

Thanks Jim for the video.I got plants for Mother's Day, and trying to figure out how to grow them , and live in Houston T x..Hope to grow them right I sure didn't know there were 4 types of Gardenias.Don't know what these areThanks again for the video.

[@JimPutnam]

Thanks for watching. Good luck with them.

[@bethadamik2273]

Teresa I am about 40 miles North of Houston and have been growing Gardenias for many years!! You will do great!

[@weavery2k]

Excellent! Thanks !

[@bobbikersner7778]

My large bushes need a good trim and have not flowered in zone9 after over 1 year . Advice needed

[@thestuffedvegan9471]

Thorough info. Thx!

[@marykelley5182]

I live in Phx Az. Can I grow them in pots w shade? Thank you. ! Excellent viddo

[@thatsworrisome]

Great info. Need to plant “Jubilation gardenias” not mentioned, but I’ve dug the holes, so I watched to know how to prepare the ground to plant them in them. So thanks for that! 🙋‍♂️ But I still have a question , with this variety, (Zone 7-10. 0*F to 10*F). In N. C. Texas, if spaced in full sun, would you still cover them to protect them from morning frost during a hard winter, here⁉️

[@fannypazmtz81]

I boght a gardenia" tree" and when we got it it had blooms but now it continues to have buds but they dont open they start to turn black and become hard they dont open the foliage is green and glossy we are in Phoenix,Az I have it in a pot it only gets the morning sun because I had it where it use to get morning and mid to two o clock sun and it didn't like it it was dying I have fed it with miracle grow but I dont get the buds to open I use to water it morning and night but it was turning yellow so now I just do once a day help please!

[@Lycheeteany]

I think you should stop watering all together for a while. It sounds like the roots are rotting. In that case I'd recommend adding pine bark to the soil and ensuring there's drainage holes at the base of the planter. Remove the yellow leaves and wait. Leaving it alone for a while might even be a good idea.

[@barbaramcquown9907]

What can you tell me about Jubilation Gardenia... I live in Texas... Thanks...

[@jeanlucvar]

Hi Hello from France - Question please: Why do Gardenia have leaves at their ends with brown spots? Thank you very much for your answer.

[@denniseichler7931]

Very informative video! Thank you so much

[@sylviassuccess]

I need new foundation plants the front of my home gets full sun from about 1PM pm. -on. I'm in GA so the sum is scorching. Would gardenias survive???. Thanks in advance

[@janakpatel5690]

It's great vedeio Jim thank u so much to know how many types of gardenia r but in UK I never find variety I like to c they sale gardenia soil fertiliser and excreta only for gardenia it's hard to take care in UK weather great thanks

[@isisobrien7870]

Hi, I just bought some Four seasons to make a hedge out of them. My question is how far apart should I plant them to archive a nice heavy hedge for some privacy. Thanks

[@glenntownsend636]

Hello... your video was helpful.... you did not mention what type of fertilizer to use and when to fertilize. I live in Athens GA and have established Dwarf Gardenias however last summer they hardly bloomed. Any help would be appreciated. I could also use help with Crape Myrtle (spotty mold) and Hydrangea feeding.

[@tinawikasb]

Hello Jim, Thank you for this video, I pretty much watch them once a week to regain confindence with Gardenias...I have clay soil here in Lompoc, CA zone 9a? I just received a frost proof from Alabama. Well it was shipped in a great box and has tons of buds, however all the leaves are spotty light yellow/greenish. Should I be concerned, or maybe it was due to moisture during freight travel? Sorry for the lengthy message I am just nervous on where to start with this one as I have killed 3 August beauties. Thank you for any insight, I also purchased a scentamazing gardenia plant and it has shiney dark leaves but no buds from same farm in AL. Thanks again

[@pamsummers1176]

August beauty my fav!

[@toddcroft5361]

Jim - can I get your advice on an issue I am having with one of my newly planted frost variety gardenias? I live in Georgia and planted three new gardenia bushes and all had plenty of flower blooms when I received them. Now one of the bushes first had all of its leaves turn yellow and now brown. It has been like that for nearly a couple weeks with no change. If I scratch the main trunks bark it is green underneath, but I am concerned about losing the plant and any of the other three so can you provide some guidance on actions to take to restore and maintain the plant? Thank you!

[@sandhyapadiyar120]

I have 2 very tall gardenias that bloom in early Summer and are double petaled. When is the ideal time to prune these?

[@Ryy22]

Thank you so much, very informative. Greetings from a garden hobbyist in Amsterdam!

[@JimPutnam]

Thanks for watching. I need to visit Amsterdam soon.

[@ladyvladyvet7159]

Hello, I live in SC and planted some August beauties years ago. When is a good time to start pruning them as of right now they have blooms, I'm ready to prune them now.

[@cindyreynolds7527]

Jim, I didn’t understand something you said in your All About Gardenias video. You said to “mound up leaving 3-4 inches above grade” but you also said “no mulch on stems”. Is the mounding soil only or still mixed with mulch? Also, you mention “pine bark soil conditioner”. I can find pine bark and I can find soil conditioner, but not altogether. Can you explain what you mean by this? (Just purchased a $60 gardenia at the nursery and want to give it the best possible chance.)

[@KellyEverette]

Both of my new gardenia's from last Spring browned over the winter some are green some turned brown and died. Brown did they get frostbit and what should I do?

[@bonniejackson7476]

Hi Jim, I'm in zone 8b. I have 3 year old gardenias. They have not flourished and always seem to have a yellow tint to their leaves. I've fertilized and added iron item on occasion. Not much change. I found you after planting these and should have planted differently. Should I dig these up and replant as you recommended? Thanks

[@joquitasullivan6353]

I’m in the same zone. Still trying to grow gardens in a pot so that I can experiment on locations. Seems not to be able to take direct heat of Texas sunset need full sun to thrive. Holding my breath .

[@mariotrejo8205]

Hey Jim. Where can I buy some of those varieties?

[@barbaralamm9672]

I bought a larger type of variegated gardenia. After two seasons it has yet to bloom. I have it planted in a sunny location in central NC. I wonder if it was mismarked at the nursery. Or perhaps it takes several seasons for it to start blooming. What info can you give me? Thanks.

[@TheJohnGent1]

I have a gardenia, about 10 feet tall and lanky. When and how should I prune it for greater density?

[@craftymom6934]

I’m in the same situation and hoping for some assistance too.

[@willchaf]

Thanks for the video. I'm in Houston and my wife bought two gardenias from Kroger. At the time of purchase they both had buds galore. Repotted them into larger terra-cotta pots and moved them next to my rose bushes that get pretty good sun but not too much I feel. The buds never flowered and now there are no more buds on them and leaves are turning yellow. Help!!

[@JimPutnam]

+Chad Williams They would not like to be in a peat moss based potting mix. Likely to wet

[@puccisnoopy]

Thank you for your informative video. Question , my gardenia isn't getting enough sunlight, and it needs to be dug up and replanted. How do I do this the right way?

[@gonzalogomez3359]

Love the video, just bought my first gardenia I think it's a August beauty but I'm not really sure it only said gardenia bush, I'm in Michigan not sure exactly where to plant my gardenia. What would you recommend for me?