Gardenia Buds Being Eaten

Question

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?

Answer 1

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