Gardenias: Buy

Buying at the right time ensures the plant is actively growing and can establish roots before extreme weather. :

: If possible, check the drainage holes. You want to see white root tips. Avoid plants with dark, mushy, or "circling" roots that have become pot-bound. buy gardenias

: Look for deep, uniform emerald green leaves. Reject plants with "interveinal chlorosis" (yellowing between green veins), which indicates iron deficiency or pH issues. Buying at the right time ensures the plant

: Mid-April to early June. Avoid the high heat of July/August. buy gardenias