Gardenia, Cape Jasmine (Gardenia augusta)

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Azalea Jonesboro, GA(Zone 7b) Sep 01, 2002

Very fragrent 2-3" flowers, suitable for cut flowers and corsages.

Common name: Gardenia, Cape Jasmine
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Gardenia
Species augusta

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klussenden Mar 01, 2003

I recently acquired a gardenia like this. I have been told that this is an easy enough plant to maintain by keeping moist and misting. Presently my plant is forming multiple buds and thus far, appears healthy with no yellowing of leaves, etc. I also put a special moisture release agent into the soil around the outer portion of the pot at about 2 inch intervals, so that "just in case" it should dry out this agent is supposed to release moisture to sustain the plant so that it does not totally dry out.

I haven't transplanted it into a more decorative pot since it is developing buds and I didn't want to risk shocking it so the buds wouldn't continue. Once it is finished blooming, it should then be safe to transplant, right?

I would also like to know if you pinch back or prune, and if so, when?

Do you have any other tips as far as to keeping this plant growing and healthy?

Is it okay to place outside during the summer months, and what kind of location is best suited for it so that it doesn't scald and hardens off sufficiently to withstand being outside?

Please email me at klussenden@hotmail.com

Thank you.

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ironweed Jun 30, 2003

My husband bought me a gardenia for Mother's Day. It
had lots of buds, but no blooms. Then I noticed spider
mites. I sprayed with dish soap and water. It lost a
lot of leaves, however it has several left with new
starts. I have it in the pot in which it was purchased.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Please let me
know if you have any recommendations.


This message was edited Monday, Jun 30th 12:04 PM

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1946 Raymond, MS Apr 03, 2005

I have had a gardenia in a pot for over a year. It is miniature and had a few little blooms last year. I live in zone 7/8 - Is there any chance I can plant it outside? If so, does it need lots of sun or more shade? I also trimmed it back last year like I do my azalea's, but should I do that if I plant outside?
Thanks! If you have time, please email me at msspiggy@earthlink.net.


This message was edited Apr 3, 2005 6:11 AM

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Azalea Jonesboro, GA(Zone 7b) Apr 03, 2005

Most gardenias will bloom better with full sun or part shade. Most gardenias are hardy to at least zone 7b where I am. I think if mulched well, they should do fine in the ground in zone 7. Never prune your Gardeias in the spring, you will cut off the buds that have formed in the fall and winter. Wait til after blooming and deadhead and prune lightly to shape it then. Here is a link that should help.
http://plants.greentreewebdesign.com/gardenia.html

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1946 Raymond, MS Apr 05, 2005

Thanks, Azalea - You have been mucho help!! 1946

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