California Gardening: Gardenia Care in Southern California, 1 by Jungleman

Jungleman wrote:
I am considering using Gardenias as a light shade underplanting beneath trees in my back garden. I love the scent, and think they are attractive plants. I know I have heard that we have some problems with them here in California -any heads ups I should know about? I am prepared to give them regular garden sulfur to keep the soil acidic, and will plant high and mulch well. Before I invest in about nine one-gallon containers, are there any caveats? My soil is pretty clayey, but I can amend it with compost (as I always do).

Any help will be appreciated!
Thanks,
Jeff

[Pic from DG]