Gardenias

Question

I have potted gardenias that were left outside over winter. The leaves are now yellow/brown and very brittle. Is there something I can do to bring them back to life? Should I prune the leaves off or leave them and just start fertilizing the plants? Any advice is much appreciated!

Answer 1

Pruning it back will help it. There is not much else you can do to reverse cold damage. These articles will help you as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/when-to-prune-a-gardenia.htm