Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Orange Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
In Hindi
Abelia
Gardenia jasminoides
In German
Abelia
Gardenie
In French
Abelia
Cape Jasmine
In Spanish
Abelia
Gardenia jasminoides
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Cape Jasmine
In Portuguese
Abelia
Gardenia jasminoides
In Polish
Abelia
Gardenia jaśminowata
In Latin
Abelia
Gardenia mucronata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Gentianales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Cape Jasmine
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Cape Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Cape Jasmine. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Cape Jasmine doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cape Jasmine has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Cape Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Cape Jasmine
Season and care of Abelia and Cape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Cape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Cape Jasmine season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Abelia and Cape Jasmine Physical Information
Abelia and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Cape Jasmine are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
- Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abelia and Cape Jasmine
Care of Abelia and Cape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.