Gardenias are among the most popular garden plants because of their divinely perfumed white flowers and glossy green foliage. They flower from late spring through autumn, even overwinter in the right spot, and their fragrance is often associated with summer holidays and Christmas time. The flowers are also lovely to pick – even one bloom will fill a room with its scent.
They are not, however, the easiest plants to grow well. They like luxurious conditions to thrive and that means giving them the right soil, position and care so they can reward you.
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