Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Caribbean
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
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
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
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Not Available
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
फ्यूशिया
In German
Gardenie
Fuchsie
In French
Cape Jasmine
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Fucsia
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
φουξία
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Fúcsia
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Fuksja
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Fuchsia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Gentianales
Myrtales
Family
Rubiaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Fuchsia
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cape Jasmine and Fuchsia Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Fuchsia are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and Fuchsia
Care of Cape Jasmine and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.