Gardenia Flowers Die Quickly. Longer exposure to chilling temperatures can also kill the flower buds or even kill the plant back to the ground. Gardenias set flower buds in the fall for the next summers flowers so by now their flower buds are set for next year.
Nov 18 2020 If your gardenia does not bloom properly then the temperature may be too warm or too cool. Keep spacing between gardenias to a minimum of 5 feet to provide adequate room for future growth. It can reach heights of 12 feet and a width of 7 feet.
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The first symptom of winter damage to gardenias is typically blackened leaves. Factor in the expected full size of your gardenia when choosing a planting location. Thrips are typically found on leaves and between flower petals. Mar 11 2021 But if many older leaves are yellowing your gardenia may be dying from root rot due to overwatering or poor soil drainage.