Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Gardenia
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Gardenia enana
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rubiales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cinchonoideae
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.