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teeboo49

Gardenia Frost Proof

teeboo49
11 years ago

ALL NEW plants...clean slate... live on Pages creek Wilmington NC... water front faces N...windy but NOTION like on beach... Wanted to plant gardenia in front of deck but nursery recommended Abelia kaleidoscope instead...Said gardenia should not be planted on Northern side of house...Please send advice as planting will start end of week...Also height width and rate of growth from gardeners that have it planted.....THANKS.

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