Growing gardenias

Here are some tips to encourage gardenias to bloom

Success growing Gardenias is not difficult. The Gardenia is a plant that perfectly makes the case for the idea of “right plant-right place” that we have been taught for so long! We do need to plant the gardenias where they grow best. The Gardenia has simple but specific requirements and if we can meet them we will succeed. Here are the key requirements of the gardenia. Missing these steps are the errors most likely to cause disappointment.

Gardenia (Cape jasmine ) is a genus of flowering plants in the coffee family, Rubiaceae, native to the tropical and subtropical regions.

Gardenias smell just as sweet when they bloom indoors, and our guide is full of tips for growing these flowering shrubs as houseplants. Meet their needs for water, light, warm temps, and high humidity, and container gardenias will reward you with good looks and an unforgettable fragrance. #gardenias #gardenerspath

Gardenias (Gardenia jasminoides) are intensely fragrant flowering shrubs. Learn what it takes for these tropical evergreens to thrive in this guide.

Love gardenias but short on space?

How to grow and care for gardenias indoors. Read this helpful guide for my top tips to keep your gardenia plant healthy and beautiful.

What kind of light requirements does the gardenia plant like? Direct sunlight for this Southern plant when growing Gardenia in the ground. [DETAILS]

Your garden needs some gardenias. These brilliant white blossoms look absolutely gorgeous in contrast with the dark green leaves that frame them. The scent they emit is heavenly, making those who smell it feel immediately more relaxed. The only problem with these flowers is that if you don’t know how to care for them they can be ... Read moreGardenia Guide: How to Care for Gardenia Plants

When we first moved to this house 20 years ago, there was a gardenia bush. The first time it bloomed I was so excited and fell in love with gardenias. My two older children at the time were very yo…