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tlschaefer Dallas, TX(Zone 8a) May 20, 2004

Does anyone know if I can divide the roots of gardenias. The ones I want to divide are Radicans (dwarfs).

The nurseries seem to be running very low on this plant and I'm going to have to buy some as 1 gallon and some as 2 gallon. The 2 gallon are about 4 times the size of the 1 gallon so I was wondering if I could divide them to be closer in size to the 1 gallon (I only want to divide in half).

Thanks, Tracey

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Osteole Lamar, AR(Zone 7a) May 31, 2004

Gardenia' hate having their roots disturbed. I moved some of my radicans from my old home and they looked terrible for months.

I'm not sure if you can divide them, but if you do, they will certainly look disasterous for a while.

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tlschaefer Dallas, TX(Zone 8a) Jun 02, 2004

Thanks Osteole, I don't think I'm going to risk it.

Tracey :)

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woodspirit1 Lake Toxaway, NC(Zone 7a) Dec 24, 2005

I was searching the forums for comments on dwarf gardenias or potting regular gardenias and perhaps keeping them trimmed. They will not survive our winters here. Where can I buy gardenia Radicans?

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growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Dec 25, 2005

woodspirit1, Gardenia Kleim's Hardy should work fine in your zone. http://yuccado.com/displayone.php?ytitle=Gardenia%20jasminoides%20'Kleim's%20Hardy'
I have it and it is quite tough. I've found they aren't so easy to do by cuttings or take a long time.

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woodspirit1 Lake Toxaway, NC(Zone 7a) Dec 25, 2005

Do they have nice, large glossy green leaves like the larger ones? I noticed several of the dwarfs have much narrower leaves....

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growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Dec 25, 2005

The leaf and flower are smaller. Mine was covered with snow & frost 2 weeks ago without any hint of damage. You could probably find a protected spot. The scent is worth trying.

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bigred Ashdown, AR(Zone 8a) Dec 31, 2005

I have dwarf gardenia. Any branch touching the ground roots very easily so you might want to take some nice sized lower limbs,scar the bottom side of the stem,dig a shallow trench beneath it,bury the stem(still attached and right next to momma plant),weigh it down with something then mulch over to cover up any unsightly machanics of your propagating process.


Peggy

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