In 2022 My Gardenia Was Below 14.f For 5 Days

Question

So my gardenia was below 14 degrees for 5 days some days were all the way down to 2 degrees. The plant did survive however the plant hasn’t ever really recovered. It’s about 5 feet tall by 4 feet wide. The plant has looked leggy since the freeze. It will still bloom but with few flowers. What if anything can I do to fix this plant?

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Answer 1

Those photos are rather dark, but the plant does look poorly. Pruning may help. Cut it back by about half. If any of the entire stems look dead, remove them to the ground. (or just above the graft if it is grafted) Normally this is done after blooming, but since that is an issue, go ahead and trim it now. You can give it some fertilizer now if you haven't yet this year. (Use a fertilizer for acid-loving plants and follow directions.)

Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/when-to-prune-a-gardenia.htm