Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Eastern Asia
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, 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
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
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, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, 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 pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Chrysanths
Gardenia
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Chrysanthemen
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Crisantemos
Gardenia enana
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Chryzantemy
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Gardenia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cinchonoideae
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Dwarf Gardenia season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Chrysanthemum and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Chrysanthemum and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.