If planted in next 2 weeks [ April 2014 NJ] 'outside' will they bloom? and do they need full sun?
522121
It is probably better to wait until the ground is warmer --around the first week in May. Then plant them -- they will not even bloom they will bloom every year. They do like sun and to be kept moist, however, I have some in partial shade and they are doing well...
522122
They do take the full sun, but i would be careful about planting the next few weeks, check you frost zone dates. or protest during freezes. They do start to bloom quite rapidly.
522123
Yes they definitely will grow. It may not be as full, but they grow pretty fast. I potted mine and have them on the window sill.
522124
Two weeks may be a little too soon to bloom. Remember, they first have to germinate then grow a little height before they bloom. I found that mine were prolific bloomers in full sun but be sure and keep them watered. I brought them indoors during the winter months and they continued to grow in window light but no blooms. Hope this helps!
1281199
It's still early enough to plant. Make sure you use a good fertilized soil and mulch a few inches deep out to about six inches past the root ball diameter. Water every day until the cold comes. I live in MA and put in 1 gallon plants 4 years ago. They are taller than me and almost 3 feet across at the root ball. 5-6 at the widest point of branch swell. Great plants. I have some 4 inch also and they lag about 1-2 years behind the 1 gallon starters. I get them as Xmas gifts and keep inside until spring. Leave in the pot, use a drip tray and water well. These are amazing to watch grow and very beautiful. And they will get big. Figure 5-6 feet for the mature root ball and up to 10 feet tall. I planted tight for dense screening, but could have gone 5-7 feet apart instead of 3. It's all what you want it to do. Look at pics on the web for scale and plant for maturity, not youth. They grow so fast! Enjoy.
52781
I did 30 also but only some came up still no flowers at this time and leafs are very fine and just bent over. I would just leave them in the ground. I don't think they bloom until late summer.. I wish I could help but just not sure?
1913926
I just planted some in my garden only a few days ago. so far nothing.. I did plant some in the house in those little green house plastic containers that come with the little dirt pods. they are already growing. took less than a week and they are already an inch tall.. the seeds I planted outside I water twice a day because it gets hot and dry quickly. I mixed garden soil and compost and steer manure into the garden. each seed is different as far as sun. So far I am happy with them.
1263320
I don't know. We live in South Carolina and plant them in the spring and save the seeds from the flowers for spring replanting. My guess in warm climates that will not get a hard freeze they might do OK
82026
I'm not really sure. However, the ones I planted a month ago, are just beginning to grow really well. I guess it must be because the weather is a little cooler and wetter. So, based on this, I think planting it now in Boston would be good. The vines I got were on two year old root stock, so they are pretty hardy, even though the plants were small. We're in Delaware, so our weather is a little warmer than Boston. Fall is always a good time to plant, though you might have to protect the young vines over the winter. Good luck!
1513180
I have planted these in VA. I started them indoors and then moved them out after acclimatizing them. All of the seeds I planted have sprouted. I have them where they receive full morning and early afternoon sun. They get a little wilted by mid afternoon if it is very hot but recover by evening. They seem to be pretty hardy--my dog trampled two of them but they recovered quickly. They have been in the ground for about 2 weeks now and they all are really beginning to take off. I show multiple small fruit on all but they are very small yet. I am thinking they will do well.
1037473
Mine were fine in zone 5 out in the open. They are blooming now. If you are concerned, make sure they get some protection with mulch or plant in an area near your house where it is usually warmer.
186404
I plant mine in very early Spring...just as soon as the threat of frost has passed. Once they start to bloom, they will bloom until frost. When the seed heads pop, save the seeds and plant them the next Spring!
819237
I am Zone 5a, in western new york, and I planned mine after last spring frost, for me it was May 15th. So Spring planting definitely. By Labor Day they were over 6 feet tall.
1513182
Go for it, I am sure the season will be long enough. Besides, what will not planting them yield? :)
232833
I'm not a plant expert. I live in Chicago and I am waiting till late April or early May to get a few. I did get some last year and they grew big. They need a lots of room for roots so you will need a really big pot of in the ground. I don't have a place to bring them in for the winter but if you read up on them it says they can endure winter if they are protected. Good luck.
588872
I don't think so.The plant I got was not in bloom at all but with time and feeding it soon did yes.This plant seems to grow very well no matter where you plant it and it grows pretty fast too yay.Also it will depend on where you live. If it's cold then it won't bloom until it's warmer.Also you need to keep an eye on this plant or it will take over your whole yard lol. I keep mine in a pot for this very reason.Hope this helps have a great day and good luck. ^_^
1476000
I have three of these plants that are in their first year of growth (South Florida). Heat, humidity, full sun, no problem. Growth is rapid and currently they are flowering. My research indicated that these plants are hardy, even for short periods of time at freezing temps. San Diego would probably be an excellent environment to grow these wonderful berries. Good luck and post a follow up in six months to let us know.
1787967
I have plant them in northern ill. on the end of April work out good I had lots in the end off October when I dick them out p. s. I plant them in 5 gallon buckets that way they wont take over the garden only one per bucket hope this will help good luck
219295
Gardenias take awhile to bloom. I have to put mine in the shade because of the intense heat where I live.
2032449
I am yet to find out. I have delayed in planting because I have been experiencing really weird weather for the past 7 months. I was hoping to plant this month (Jan 2014) but with the very wet weather, the plants may not even grow and I do want to maximize the potential for them to sprout (if they are viable). As soon as I have a response - positive or negative (and hopefully in the next two months) I will post it. My sincere apologies.