Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, From bulbs, 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
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
no pruning required
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Root
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
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Gardenia
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Gardenia
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Gardenia
meadow saffron
In German
Gardenie
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Gardénia
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Gardenia
Estado de conservación
In Greek
γαρδένια
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
gardênia
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Gardenia
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Gardenia
autumnale
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Liliales
Family
Rubiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gardenia and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Gardenia and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Gardenia and Meadow Saffron. Gardenia doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Gardenia does not have fragrant flowers. Gardenia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Headache and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Asthma and Headache. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Gardenia and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gardenia and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Gardenia and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Meadow Saffron season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Gardenia and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Gardenia and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Gardenia and Meadow Saffron
Care of Gardenia and Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.