Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Eastern Asia
Types
Freestone, Clingstone
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
Gardenia
In Hindi
डोनट पीच
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Donut Pfirsich
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Donut Peach
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Donut Peach
Gardenia enana
In Greek
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Donut Peach
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Donut Peach
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Donut Peach
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Cetoniinae
Cinchonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Donut Peach and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Donut Peach and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Donut Peach and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Donut Peach and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Donut Peach and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Donut Peach and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Donut Peach and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Donut Peach and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Donut Peach 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.