Drum Roll please! My Gardenia bloomed!

[cupakathy]

It wasn't a slow opening.. it must have "exploded" during the night!

I couldn't believe my eyes!

Beautiful!



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[rainbowgardener]

Indeed gorgeous and looks like lots more to come! Is it as fragrant as they say? (I can't really tell from the photo )

[cupakathy]

Thank-you for celebrating with me!

Yes, it is very fragrant.. strong like a lilac, but a sweeter smell.

There are several buds so I am sure in a couple of days it will be strikingly beautiful!

[twittel]

Here in North Carolina, I'm blessed to enjoy my gardenias year round. I find that they love high acid soil and I fertilize with Holly Tone. Gardenia may be my very favorite. I have two of them planted just outside my screened porch and when they're in bloom, it makes my knees buckle! Enjoy the fragrance and beauty.

[cupakathy]

Twittel, do they bloom only once a year?

Mine had buds that fell off in September and this is the second round with much success!

[cupakathy]

5 lovely blooms so far!

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[twittel]

Cupakathy:

I usually get a late spring and mid summer bloom on my gardenia. Mine are in the ground, not potted, so that makes a difference (maybe). There is a cold hardy gardenia called, "Chuck Hayes" that may give an autumn bloom, and may be successful for you in New York if you could find one.