Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
China, Japan, Korea
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial shade, Full 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
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
No Medicinal Use
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Gardenia
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
Gardenia
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
Gardenia
variegated butterbur
In German
Gardenie
bunte Pestwurz
In French
Gardénia
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
Gardenia
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
γαρδένια
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
gardênia
butterbur variegada
In Polish
Gardenia
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
Gardenia
varius butterbur
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Rubiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Gardenia and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Variegated Butterbur season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Gardenia and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Gardenia and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Gardenia and Variegated Butterbur 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 Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.