Gardenia 'Fortuniana' - Orchid Board

Leafmite · #1 06-26-2015, 03:33 PM

One of my favorite flowers is the Gardenia. I had some years ago and lost them when I forgot to water (just once!) and haven't dared to try them since. This spring, though, I decided to try them again and bought two Gardenia 'Fortuniana'. I really wish I could share the fragrance.

wintergirl · #2 06-26-2015, 03:55 PM

Really nice! Thanks for sharing.

DeaC · #3 06-26-2015, 05:37 PM

A fave of mine as well.Do you grow outside or inside?

Leafmite · #4 06-26-2015, 06:41 PM

I have them outside for the summer but they will come indoors this fall. Do you grow these, too?

DeaC · #5 06-26-2015, 07:17 PM

Leafmite,I'd love to do them inside but found my conditions are not to their liking so outdoor cultivation is the best I can offer. Oh,the fragrance!!!

Cntry · #6 06-26-2015, 07:53 PM

Oh we should have scratch and sniff screens so we can smell them to... I love their smell.

Leafmite · #7 06-26-2015, 10:56 PM

It would be fun to share the fragrance. I don't even see Gardenias even at the local florists in this area.

It has been a long time since I have grown these. I have heard they can be a challenge as a houseplant and that is why I waited so long to replace them. I will have to do a little research before winter comes. :|

My Green Pets · #8 06-30-2015, 11:25 PM

Mine is a tree shape and survived the winter in the garage with careful watering and near freezing temps. Bounced right back in the spring

Leafmite · #9 07-02-2015, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CambriaWhat

Mine is a tree shape and survived the winter in the garage with careful watering and near freezing temps. Bounced right back in the spring

My garage gets too cold. I have tried to winter over bulbs and other things that people usually winter over in their garage but I have never had anything survive. When I had these before, they wintered over well in a north-facing window so I will probably try that window again for them. I plan to try to keep them fairly small as I read that many people use them for bonsai. Not sure if the 'Fortuniana' was the best choice for that, though.

nenella · #10 07-02-2015, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Leafmite

One of my favorite flowers is the Gardenia. I had some years ago and lost them when I forgot to water (just once!) and haven't dared to try them since. This spring, though, I decided to try them again and bought two Gardenia 'Fortuniana'. I really wish I could share the fragrance.

WOW! Thanks for sharing! I also used to have one years ago and mine too died, I often think of Getting an other one, but haven't yet...