Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia
Europe, Northern America, Northern Europe
Types
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
shores, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Baby Pink, Not Available, Pink, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Perfumes
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, 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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Rosa rugosa
Common Name
Gardenia
Ramanas Rose, Japanese Rose, Rugosa Rose
In Hindi
बौना गार्डेनिया
Japanese Rose
In German
Dwarf Gardenia
Japanese Rose
In French
Gardenia Dwarf
Japanese Rose
In Spanish
Gardenia enana
Japanese Rose
In Greek
νάνος Gardenia
Γιαπωνέζικο Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Gardenia Dwarf
Japanese Rose
In Polish
Dwarf Gardenia
Japanese Rose
In Latin
Gardenia Dwarf
Japanese Rose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Rubiaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Japanese Rose
Season and care of Dwarf Gardenia and Japanese Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Gardenia and Japanese Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Gardenia and Japanese Rose Physical Information
Dwarf Gardenia and Japanese Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Japanese Rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Gardenia and Japanese Rose are as follows:
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Not Available, Pink and Red
- Japanese Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Japanese Rose
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Japanese Rose 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 Japanese Rose 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 Japanese Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.