Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
All year
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Black Walnut Toxicity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Gardenia
Narcissus
Common Name
Gardenia
Daffodil
In Hindi
Gardenia
हलका पीला
In German
Gardenie
Narzisse
In French
Gardénia
Jonquille
In Spanish
Gardenia
Narciso
In Greek
γαρδένια
ασφόδελος
In Portuguese
gardênia
Abrótea
In Polish
Gardenia
żonkil
In Latin
Gardenia
Asphodelus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Rubiaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Narcisseae
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Gardenia and Daffodil
Season and care of Gardenia and Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Daffodil season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Daffodil is Acidic.
Gardenia and Daffodil Physical Information
Gardenia and Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Daffodil are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Daffodil flower color: Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow and Yellow green
- Daffodil leaf color: Green
Care of Gardenia and Daffodil
Care of Gardenia and Daffodil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Daffodil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.