has anyone been successful with gardenias in london?

obviously temperatures in england are ideal in summertime but in winter will fall below the range that gardenias love. sun strength and humidity in london should be ok...has anyone grown these outside? i am thinking of a sheltered spot that gets light from the north and east (morning sun)...

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Re: has anyone been successful with gardenias in london?

Reply from Kathy C

Hi! I haven't grown Gardenias in London, but have grown quite a few other things that are just as tender. As long as it is against a warm wall (preferable an outside house wall) it should be okay - having said that, just be mindful if the weather forecast calls for frost/freezing temps. In that case, protect it ASAP.
Kathy C.

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Reply from denise libert revedin

thank you kathy! you have emboldened me to try. i have just the wall you speak of...