Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
China
Asia, Europe
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Blue & Purple Rain viola, Bowles' Black pansy, Fizzy Lemonberry pansy, Karma Yellow pansy
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fields, gardens, meadows, rocky outcrops, wastelands
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Orange, Pink, Red, White
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
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Rich, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Rich, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full 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 after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Aphids, Crown rot, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Asthma, epilepsy, Heart problems
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
Gardenia
Viola tricolor var. hortensis
Common Name
Gardenia
Pansy
In German
Gardenie
Stiefmütterchen
In French
Gardénia
Pensée
In Spanish
Gardenia
Pensamiento
In Portuguese
gardênia
amor-perfeito
In Polish
Gardenia
Bratek
In Latin
Gardenia
Cinaede fill
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malpighiales
Family
Rubiaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Pansy
Season and care of Gardenia and Pansy is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Pansy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Pansy season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Pansy is Rich, Well drained while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Pansy is Acidic.
Gardenia and Pansy Physical Information
Gardenia and Pansy physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Pansy height is 1.50 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Pansy are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Pansy flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Red and White
- Pansy leaf color: Green
Care of Gardenia and Pansy
Care of Gardenia and Pansy 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 Pansy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove deadheads. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pansy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.