Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Japanese Quince , Japonica
In Hindi
Gazania
Flowering Quince
In German
Gazania
Flowering Quince
In French
Gazania
Flowering Quince
In Spanish
Gazania
Flowering Quince
In Greek
Gazania
Flowering Quince
In Portuguese
Gazania
Flowering Quince
In Polish
Gazania
Flowering Quince
In Latin
Gazania
Flowering Quince
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Gazania
Chaenomeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gazania and Flowering Quince
Season and care of Gazania and Flowering Quince is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Flowering Quince Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Flowering Quince season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gazania and Flowering Quince Physical Information
Gazania and Flowering Quince physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Flowering Quince are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gazania and Flowering Quince
Care of Gazania and Flowering Quince include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Flowering Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.