Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-4
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Divison, Seedlings
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
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
Lungwort
In German
Gardenie
Lungenkraut
In French
Cape Jasmine
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Lungwort
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
pulmonária
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
płucnik
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Lungwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Gentianales
Peltigerales
Family
Rubiaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Boragineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Boraginoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Lungwort
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lungwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Jasmine and Lungwort Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Lungwort are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Cape Jasmine and Lungwort
Care of Cape Jasmine and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.