Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Trees
Origin
Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Gardenia
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
बौना गार्डेनिया
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Dwarf Gardenia
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Gardenia Dwarf
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Gardenia enana
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
νάνος Gardenia
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Gardenia Dwarf
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Dwarf Gardenia
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Gardenia Dwarf
.org Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rubiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Dwarf Gardenia and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Gardenia and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Gardenia and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Dwarf Gardenia and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Dwarf Gardenia and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
