Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-8
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, 22, 23
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Keep ground moist
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
PHLOX maculata
Common Name
Gardenia
Meadow Phlox
In Hindi
बौना गार्डेनिया
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Dwarf Gardenia
Wiese Phlox
In French
Gardenia Dwarf
Meadow Phlox
In Spanish
Gardenia enana
prado Phlox
In Greek
νάνος Gardenia
Meadow Phlox
In Portuguese
Gardenia Dwarf
Meadow Phlox
In Polish
Dwarf Gardenia
łąka Phlox
In Latin
Gardenia Dwarf
Phlox meadow
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rubiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Meadow Phlox
Season and care of Dwarf Gardenia and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Gardenia and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Gardenia and Meadow Phlox Physical Information
Dwarf Gardenia and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Gardenia and Meadow Phlox are as follows:
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Meadow Phlox
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Meadow 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 Meadow 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 Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
