Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial 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
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
Gardenia
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Gardenia
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
Gardenia
Periwinkle
In German
Gardenie
Immergrün
In French
Gardénia
Pervenche
In Spanish
Gardenia
Bígaro
In Portuguese
gardênia
Mirta
In Polish
Gardenia
Barwinek
In Latin
Gardenia
Periwinkle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Gentianales
Geraniales
Family
Rubiaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Periwinkle
Season and care of Gardenia and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Periwinkle season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Gardenia and Periwinkle Physical Information
Gardenia and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Periwinkle are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gardenia and Periwinkle
Care of Gardenia and Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.