Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Azores Juniper,Eastern Prickly Juniper,Ryukyu Juniper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lowland
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
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Appetite enhancer, Skin wounds, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Gardenia
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Spartan'
Common Name
Gardenia
Spartan juniper
In Hindi
Gardenia
Spartan Juniper
In German
Gardenie
Chinesischer Wacholder
In French
Gardénia
genévrier de Chine
In Spanish
Gardenia
Spartan Juniper
In Greek
γαρδένια
Spartan Juniper
In Portuguese
gardênia
Juniperus chinensis
In Polish
Gardenia
Jałowiec chiński
In Latin
Gardenia
Spartan Juniper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Gentianales
Pinales
Family
Rubiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Gardenia and Spartan Juniper
Season and care of Gardenia and Spartan Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Spartan Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Spartan Juniper season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Spartan Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Spartan Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Spartan Juniper Physical Information
Gardenia and Spartan Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Spartan Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Spartan Juniper are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Spartan Juniper flower color: White
- Spartan Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Gardenia and Spartan Juniper
Care of Gardenia and Spartan Juniper 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 Spartan Juniper 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 Spartan Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.