DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS A completed, notarized application with photo and fee in the amount of $565.00 in the form of a bank check or money order payable to, Treasurer, State of Connecticut; A separate bank check or money order in the amount of $4.75 made payable to, Treasurer, State of Connecticut.
Spend a few minutes deadheading each week when the gardenias are actively in bloom. After the main flush of flowering is over, remove any remaining spent blooms and prune back the tips. Tip pruning encourages branching so the gardenia can produce more flower buds the following season.
Spring-Planted Gardenias. When planting your gardenias, choose a site with acidic, moist soil that drains well and offers moderate shade. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball or slightly higher. The hole should be two to three times wider than the root ball. Place the plant in the hole and fill it halfway with soil.