Trimming Gardenia Bush

Question

I have a gardenia that used to be a topiary tree, so a few years ago I planted it in the ground and have never trimmed it. Needless to say, it is now very gangly. I know I should not trim it now before it blooms, but we stay in Florida until the middle of April, so I will have to trim it before I go home. So how do I do it—cut it to the ground or what?

Answer 1

Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/when-to-prune-a-gardenia.htm