Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Japan
Eastern Asia
Types
not available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
No Medicinal Use
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Gardenia
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
crimson pygmy
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
crimson pygmy
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
Gardenia enana
In Greek
crimson pygmy
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
crimson pygmy
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
crimson pygmy
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rubiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cinchonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Crimson Pygmy 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.