Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe
Eastern Asia
Types
Beau Narcisse, Belle de Crécy, Cardinal de Richelieu, Charles de Milles, Complicata
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink, Light Blue, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa gallica
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Gallic rose, French rose, rose of Provins
Gardenia
In Hindi
फ्रेंच गुलाब
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Essig-Rose
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Rosa gallica
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Rosa gallica
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Rosa gallica
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Rosa-rubra
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Róża francuska
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Gallica rosa
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Cinchonoideae
Season and Care of French Rose and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of French Rose and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about French Rose and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Dwarf Gardenia season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for French Rose is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
French Rose and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
French Rose and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. French Rose height is 110.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of French Rose and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
French Rose flower color: Light Pink
French Rose leaf color: Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of French Rose and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of French Rose and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer French Rose 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.