Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Caribbean
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
fiddle-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Medium
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
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
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
JATROPHA integerrima
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
Peregrina
In German
Gardenie
Peregrina
In French
Cape Jasmine
Peregrina
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Peregrina
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
Peregrina
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Peregrina
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Peregrina
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Peregrina
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Euphorbiales
Family
Rubiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Jatropheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Peregrina
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Peregrina is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Peregrina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peregrina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Peregrina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Jasmine and Peregrina Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Peregrina physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Peregrina are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Peregrina flower color: Red
- Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Cape Jasmine and Peregrina
Care of Cape Jasmine and Peregrina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peregrina 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 Peregrina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.