Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
China
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, River side
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, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
White
Pink, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
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
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees
Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, 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
Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Gardenia
Wisteria
Common Name
Gardenia
Wisteria
In Hindi
Gardenia
Wisteria
In German
Gardenie
Glyzinien
In French
Gardénia
Glycines
In Spanish
Gardenia
Glicinas
In Greek
γαρδένια
γλυκίνη
In Portuguese
gardênia
Glicínias
In Polish
Gardenia
Wisteria
In Latin
Gardenia
Wisteria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Rubiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Gardenieae
Millettieae
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Gardenia and Wisteria
Season and care of Gardenia and Wisteria is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Wisteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Wisteria season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Gardenia and Wisteria Physical Information
Gardenia and Wisteria physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Wisteria are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
- Wisteria leaf color: Green
Care of Gardenia and Wisteria
Care of Gardenia and Wisteria 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 Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.