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Julie Bawden-Davis
Plant Care Guide

Mystery gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides 'Mystery')

Gardenia

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  • General Information
  • Buy
  • Plant
  • Sow Seeds
  • Fertilize
  • Water
  • Prune
  • Mulch
  • Protect
  • Pest/Disease Inspection
  • Treat for Pest/Disease
  • Transplant
  • Propagate
  • Harvest
  • Special requirements

General Information

The stunning highly fragrant flowers of this evergreen shrub contrast nicely with the plant's glossy green leaves. Grows well in containers and raised beds.

Sunset Zones

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Buy

When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!

Plant

When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?

Sow Seeds

When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?

Fertilize

When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?

Water

Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?

January
Gardenias require moist but not soggy soil, as they are susceptible to root rot. Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry when there is no rainfall.

Prune

When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?

Mulch

Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?

Protect

When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved?

January
Temporarily move potted gardenias next to the house if there is danger of frost.

Pest/Disease Inspection

What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear?

January
Inspect plant for signs of iron chlorosis, which is indicated by yellow leaves with green leaf veins.

Treat for Pest/Disease

How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements?

January
Treat iron chlorosis with a chelated iron fertilizer every week according to package directions until the leaves re-green.

Transplant

When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements?

Propagate

When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?

Harvest

When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?

Special requirements

Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories?