Q&A - Why do gardenia bushes die back each winter?
Question:
Why do my gardenia bushes die back each winter? So far, they have come back from the ground each spring.
Answer:
Gardenia bushes die back each winter because it gets cold. The part of the plant above the ground cannot handle temperatures below about 15 degrees Fahrenheit. The roots need to be protected by a covering of some kind – mulch, straw, etc. If the roots do not freeze the plant will come back every spring.
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Why do my gardenia bushes die back each winter? So far, they have come back from the ground each spring.
Answer:
Gardenia bushes die back each winter because it gets cold. The part of the plant above the ground cannot handle temperatures below about 15 degrees Fahrenheit. The roots need to be protected by a covering of some kind – mulch, straw, etc. If the roots do not freeze the plant will come back every spring.
Related Resources:
Gardenia
Protecting Landscape and Garden Plants During Cold Snaps