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Planting a Florist's Gardenia in Winter: Wait Until Spring

Florist gardenias are greenhouse-grown and very cold-sensitive. Planting in winter will likely kill or severely damage them.

Keep it indoors in bright light until April. Then plant in a sunny, well-drained spot where you'll enjoy the fragrance. Mulch well and water regularly the first year.

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