Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrubs
Ornamental Plants
Origin
China
Central America
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-10
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Red, Green, Purple, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Ivory, Pink, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple
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
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Insignificant
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Inorganic
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Aphids, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
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 as colouring in foods, Used As Food, Used to make yellow and green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
Gardenia
AMARANTHUS hypochondriacus
Common Name
Gardenia
Prince's Feather, Prince-of-Wales-Feather
In Hindi
Gardenia
Silver Clary
In German
Gardenie
Silber Clary
In French
Gardénia
Argent Clary
In Spanish
Gardenia
Clary plata
In Greek
γαρδένια
ασημένιο Clary
In Portuguese
gardênia
prata Clary
In Polish
Gardenia
Srebrny Clary
In Latin
Gardenia
Argentum Clary
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rubiaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Amaranthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Silver Clary
Season and care of Gardenia and Silver Clary is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Silver Clary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Silver Clary season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Silver Clary is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Silver Clary is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Silver Clary Physical Information
Gardenia and Silver Clary physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Silver Clary height is 111.75 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Silver Clary are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Clary flower color: Red, Green, Purple and Dark Red
- Silver Clary leaf color: Red, Green, Purple
Care of Gardenia and Silver Clary
Care of Gardenia and Silver Clary 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 Silver Clary 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 Silver Clary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.