What would make my new healthy looking gardenia bush wilt after it was planted in my garden?

Transplant shock is most likely the problem - basically your bush is in shock. This stress can be caused by different things taking place including not watering it in well and keeping it well watered (but not wet!). Newly planted shrubs, trees, plants, etc., require more water after they have been transplanted (make sure the area is well drained so as to not deprive them of oxygen and drown their roots and them). Transplant shock can manifest itself in wilt, yellowing and/or dropping of leaves, and even stunting of new growth. Transplant shock can last for quite a long time in some plants, again depending on the severity. Do not fertilize right now! This will only worsen the situation by making the plant grow more during a time of stress. Just be patient and give the plant time to adjust.

What would make my new healthy looking gardenia bush wilt after it was planted in my garden?
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Thers a couple of reasons that this could happen when you dug the hole for it to be transplanted into did you 1. put some compost in to it and 2. give the ground a good watering and once you had coverd the roots with the soil give it a further watering using a plant tonic/food like mirical grow that can help the plant from shock of being up rooted and transplated. also if you took it out of a pot to transplant it in your garden it may have been better to soak the roots for a hour or so befor placing into the ground.
Reply:It depends on where you live. If you put it in full sun in zone 8 or 9, then that might be your problem. They need morning sun, afternoon shade if you are in a hot area.
Reply:Did you water it with Vita start(vitamin B1 plant starter)? Most plants get a little shocked when first planted. The Vit B helps the plants make this transition. Hope this helps

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