Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Gardenie
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Cape Jasmine
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Rubiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Jasmine and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Cape Jasmine and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.