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Old 07-18-2012, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl View Post
I want a Gardenia bush. Went to friends home the other night and she picked a gardenia from her garden. I smelled it and it's lovely perfume took me back to prom night and Easter corsages.

She said it is called Frostproof and available at a Leesburg Nursery at a very reasonable price. (Under ten dollars!)

I cannot wait to own one of my own.
Gracie, this plant compared to other Gardenia's, is pretty darn strong in frost months. I never covered mine in frost, and its blooming just great right now. Likes a lot of sunshine. But you can't go wrong in buying one!!