Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
China, Korea
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Carissa holly
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
Carissa holly plant
In German
Gardenie
carissa holly Pflanze
In French
Cape Jasmine
Карисса востраліста завод
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Carissa planta de acebo
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
planta Carissa azevinho
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Carissa Holly roślin
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Carissa Holly herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Aquifoliales
Family
Rubiaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Carissa Holly
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Cape Jasmine and Carissa Holly Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Carissa Holly are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Carissa Holly flower color: White
- Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and Carissa Holly
Care of Cape Jasmine and Carissa Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.