Flower Gardenia

In borders gardenias need good drainage and acid soil containing lots of organic matter.

Flower gardenia. Gardenia plants are a beautiful addition to any landscaping plan. How and when to prune a gardenia shrub. Prune shape your gardenia plant when it is dormant to promote branching and compact growth.

Propagate gardenias in early spring with 3 4 in. 7 10 cm stem cuttings just below a leaf node. In addition to the brilliant pure white blooms they emit an exquisite scent which has inspired many perfumes and colognes.

Unfortunately gardenias are notoriously tricky to coax into bloom but it can be done. Intensely fragrant white blossoms contrast beautifully with shiny leathery dark green leaves. Double forms are classic corsage flowers.

It is almost impossible without a greenhouse or sunroom to get the plants enough sunlight for them to set and retain flower buds. This article can help with that. A gardenia flower is truly a beauty to behold and the scent is just as wonderful to experience.

Sometimes indoor gardenias will grow flower buds but the buds will drop before opening. No plant expresses the grace of the south better than gardenia. When transplanting gardenias use a soil mixture of two parts peat moss one part sterilized houseplant potting soil and one part sand or perlite.

Two limiting factors to indoor gardenia health are light and humidity. Gardenias also prefer moist but well drained acidic soil with plenty of organic matter.