Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
China
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
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, H1, 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
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, 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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, 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
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Gardenia
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Gardenia
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Gardenia
Pot Marigold
In German
Gardenie
Ringelblume
In French
Gardénia
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Gardenia
Caléndula
In Greek
γαρδένια
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
gardênia
pot Marigold
In Polish
Gardenia
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Gardenia
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Rubiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Gardenia and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Gardenia and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Pot Marigold season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Gardenia and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Gardenia and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Gardenia and Pot Marigold
Care of Gardenia and Pot Marigold 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 Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.