The fragrance has been wonderful whenever a breeze blew through the open kitchen windows. Alas, our enjoyment is fast coming to a close, because while some new buds are blooming , most have already opened. . .
Most are past their prime . . .
But still quite lovely . . .
Bloom time for a gardenia can be from 3-8 days, but closer to the shorter end of that range. Gardenia blossoms bruise and turn brown easily when touched or when it’s windy. They open white and then mature to creamy yellow. When the flowers start to brown, they should be removed to make room for new buds and flowers.
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I can almost smell the fragrance. and somewhere I have the beautiful turning brown pics like these.
I have been dead heading my flowers for weeks now all of them .It makes for blumper plants and more blooms ! Lovely photos ! It is stiffling hot and humid here today ! Rain in the forcast in a day or so we need it badly ! Have a great day !
We have 2 gardenias in our front yard. The aroma is intoxicating isn't it?
♥charlotte
I love gardenias. They are such an elegant and beautiful flower. Such a pity that the blooms only stay for a very few days! And the scent??? Oh my, intoxicating indeed!!
They sure are pretty and smell so good! Ours has bloomed and we cut it back some and now it is blooming again. Nothing smells sweeter!
So Gorgeous, I didn't know they were blooming. We don't have a bush. But I can almost smell them too, Hi Beatrice! love,Diana
So beautiful! I would love a gardenia in my yard. I like bringing flowers into the house. I have daisy's and zinia's to cut. Lily's too but I let those to enjoy outdoors.
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