What, you may wonder, is the big deal about one single gardenia blossom?? I'll tell you. Gardenias are terribly difficult here and after surviving two zone 7 winters, this is my very first blossom from Chuckie! I'm so excited! (And, to think I almost missed it.) Alas, I see no other buds...but one can hope.
You can't see it, but there is a Kleim's Hardy behind Chuck Hayes. Also has made it through a second winter, but doesn't look quite as chipper. I'm thinking it doesn't get enough sun, but not sure I am brave enough to move it. Will ponder this. It is enough for now to finally have a gardenia bloom on its own in my humble garden!
3 comments:
Congratulations. Your gardenia plant is so green. Maybe more blooms later in the season. Keep your fingers crossed!
Congratulations! I'm sure it smells heavenly and yes, they are a pain to get into bloom here. My own was run over by a careless neighbors lawn mower (don't ask!) last year - it is now potted up and being babied. No blooms yet, but I wait in anticipation.
Thanks, california gardener! (My toes are crossed, too!)
I appreciate it, washintongardener! So sorry about yours; best wishes on its recovery! Most excellent magazine; I enjoy it very much!
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