Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
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
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
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
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Gardenia
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Gardenia
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
Gardenia
Lungwort
In German
Gardenie
Lungenkraut
In French
Gardénia
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Gardenia
Lungwort
In Greek
γαρδένια
Lungwort
In Portuguese
gardênia
pulmonária
In Polish
Gardenia
płucnik
In Latin
Gardenia
Lungwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Gentianales
Peltigerales
Family
Rubiaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Boragineae
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Gardenia and Lungwort
Season and care of Gardenia and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Lungwort season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Lungwort Physical Information
Gardenia and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Lungwort are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Gardenia and Lungwort
Care of Gardenia and Lungwort 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 Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.