Gardenias are subtropical plants that thrive in warm, humid weather. Most gardenias are hardy in zones 8-11, though a few varieties hardy to zone 7 have been developed and a few are only hardy in zones 10 and 11. Gardenias can be grown in pots and brought inside in cold climates. See How To Care For Gardenias for more information.
I planted a small gardenia bush 3 years ago. Last year I had a few blooms in the spring. Later I moved my little bush to a more appropriate location in the yard with partial shade. It has done well since the move but hasn’t grown much as it adjusts. This spring I have found several little flowers. I cut the first flower, brought it inside, placed it in a little glass of water, and took photos from all angles.
If you liked this post, you might like:
First Gardenia Flowers
Gardenias in Bloom
Get exclusive free printables & all the news straight to your mailbox!
[email-subscribers-advanced-form id=”1″]
Please see my Link Parties page for the parties where this post was shared.
…a fragrant beauty.
I can almost smell it through the screen!
Such a gorgeous flower.
Amalia
xo
Wow, these “Gardenia Flowers” are so beautiful. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day Carol.
Cruisin Paul
thanks Paul – Happy Mother’s Day to your wife!
What a pretty flower. It really is so beautiful x
Stunning and so very pretty x
Ooo I love this, it looks so delicate
Thank you for linking up to #MySundayPhoto
thank you Darren – you made my day!
Simply glorious!
thanks so much Jeanie – Happy Mother’s Day!
Carol – with its new location, I hope it brings you flowers for years to come! If only there was a way for us to smell it as well! Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!
Such a photogenic flower. Love these photos.
It’s hard to say what’s the most beautiful about gardenia – the glossy evergreen leaves, the pristine white blooms, or the heady, heavenly scent!
Thanks for sharing at https://www.sfdsassociation.org/privatehome.html
Beautiful images!
What a lovely flower and pretty too 🙂
Have a gardeniatastic week 👍
What a beautiful flower x #mysundayphoto
Oh so elegant ~ wonderful photos ~ Xo
Living moment by moment,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Simply magnificent!
Happy Tuesday, Sue!
Oops, did I say Sue?!!!
Sorry, Carol! Haven’t had my coffee yet !
no problem – Happy Wednesday!
A beautiful flower and no doubt a gorgeous scent aa well.
I love the smell of Gardenia…
your flowers look beautiful, and ,yes, grow well.
thanks Tanza – have a beautiful day!
A wonderful bloom. Thank you for sharing this
Happy MosaicMonday
Carol, I am so glad it produced blooms. Thanks for sharing. Sylvia D.
thanks for the visit Sylvia
Wow this is gorgeous.
thanks Nichole
I hope your gardenia continues to grow and thrive in its new location. It’s a beautiful, fragrant flower that won’t grow in my climate, but I can enjoy it virtually.
Beautiful images! I can almost smell it.
It is beautiful! It is always a worry moving plants, just in case they don’t thrive in their new location, but it sounds like you did the right thing.
yes the little plant is much happier I think — we’ll see if it grows bigger this year
What a fantastic flower! Coincidentally, I spent a day last week shopping for a gardenia scented perfume 🙂
Thanks for being part of ‘My Corner of the World’ this week!
I love the heady scent of Gardenia, Thanks for joining in Garden Affair.