Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Not Available
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Gardenia
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Gardenie
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Cape Jasmine
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rubiales
Family
Rubiaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cinchonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cape Jasmine and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Cape Jasmine and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.