when is the best time in south Georgia to plant a 5 inch high gardenia plant?

Question

I have the plant in a pot in my home and need to know the best time for transplanting it to the garden

Answer 1

You want to wait until the spring to plant the gardenia. Plant it after the last frost. I have always heard that the gardenia has to be planted on the north side of the house and covered with plastic in the winter. My mother had one on the south side of the house and gave it no special attention during the winter. I had a bedroom window on that side of the house, and I kept it cracked during bloom. The smell is heavenly!

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Answer 2

ALWAYS transplant any plant outdoors at least two months before the first frost so roots have a time to get settled and take place before the frost. Also, use a layer of mulch to cover and it will help it keep warm too.