Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Melissa, Sachet
Habitat
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Small narrow short
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Common Name
Gardenia
English Lavender
In Hindi
बौना गार्डेनिया
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
In German
Dwarf Gardenia
Englisch Lavendel
In French
Gardenia Dwarf
Lavande anglaise
In Spanish
Gardenia enana
Inglés lavanda
In Greek
νάνος Gardenia
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Gardenia Dwarf
Inglês Lavender
In Polish
Dwarf Gardenia
English Lavender
In Latin
Gardenia Dwarf
anglicus Lavender
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Rubiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Gardenia and English Lavender
Season and care of Dwarf Gardenia and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Gardenia and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Gardenia and English Lavender Physical Information
Dwarf Gardenia and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Gardenia and English Lavender are as follows:
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and English Lavender
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and English Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.