Pakistan Gardening Forum

Some years ago I was fascinated with the fragrance of Gardenia.
After a few years of disappointment I was able to grow them to my liking.
Now they are 6 feet tall and in full bloom, yes sir my eyes say so but my nose failed to acknowledge it (under the nose it is still the sweetest smelling}, whereas in case of Motia it was the otherway round.
I have decided to keep only one plant and replace the others with MOTIA.

It is also no good as a cut flower,the opening bud just stops where it was and next day you have to throw it out.
I am keeping one just to be able to say I ALSO HAVE IT.

Sir, please get some imported Thai varieties which have a more stronger fragrance which wafts like motia....

OK will look for them.

Two thai varieties are commonly available in Lahore. One is the tietensis double which is with very broad ugly leaves and not a compact plant but tolerates high PH overwatering. The other is vietanese gardenia with single flowers very fragrant. Both thrive on neglect.

My honeymoon with Gardenia is over.
Thanks