Fertilizing Potted Dwarf Gardenia

Question

It is the first of March here in southwest central Florida, and my potted dwarf gardenias look very healthy and have many small buds. I haven’t fertilized the plants in at least two months. My concern is that the small buds (which have been on the plants for about a month now) don’t seem to want to grow and open. Am I just being impatient, or do I need to try some azalea fertilizer? They also get morning sun and afternoon shade. Do they need more sun?

Answer 1

These articles should be of some help to you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/fertilizing-gardenias-in-your-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-care-to-get-a-gardenia-bush-to-bloom.htm