Q.Gardenia Buds Being Eaten
We have just planted a couple of gardenias, which are healthy apart from the fact that something is eating the buds before they flower and then they fall. Can you help?

Nikki
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on December 3, 2010
It sounds like you may have thrips. This article may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-thrips.htm
This article may also help if you have not read it:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-flowers-gardenia-buds-falling-off-plant.htm
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