Buy Gardenias May 2026
: Late May to mid-June. Ensure overnight lows stay above
: Look for deep, uniform emerald green leaves. Reject plants with "interveinal chlorosis" (yellowing between green veins), which indicates iron deficiency or pH issues. buy gardenias
: Buy in early June for container growing; these plants will likely need to move indoors for winter. Where to Buy : : Late May to mid-June
: Choose plants with tight green buds , not open flowers. Open flowers drain energy needed for transplanting, and buds often drop immediately after you get the plant home due to stress. buy gardenias
Never buy a gardenia based on open flowers; instead, focus on the overall health of the plant's system.