Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Tip cutting
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
extracted oil
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
regal geranium
In German
Gardenie
Regal Geranie
In French
Cape Jasmine
geranium royale
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
geranio regia
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
gerânio régio
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
regal geranium
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
regal geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Geraniales
Family
Rubiaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Unknown
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Jasmine and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and Regal Geranium
Care of Cape Jasmine and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, 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 Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.