Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
China
Types
Not Available
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Forest, Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Gardenia
Common Name
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
Gardenia
In German
Zwetschgen
Gardenie
In French
prune de Damas
Gardénia
In Spanish
ciruela ciruela
Gardenia
In Greek
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
damson ameixa
gardênia
In Polish
mirabelki
Gardenia
In Latin
damson plum
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Ixoroideae
Properties of Damson and Gardenia
Wondering what are the properties of Damson and Gardenia? We provide you with everything About Damson and Gardenia. Damson doesn't have thorns and Gardenia doesn't have thorns. Also Damson does not have fragrant flowers. Damson has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching and Watery eyes and Gardenia has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Damson and Gardenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Damson and Gardenia
Season and care of Damson and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Damson and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Damson season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gardenia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Damson and Gardenia Physical Information
Damson and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Damson and Gardenia are as follows:
Damson flower color: Not Available
Damson leaf color: Not Available
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Damson and Gardenia
Care of Damson and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Damson pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.