Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Asia, North America
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Habitat
Wet lands
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Lonicera caerulea
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
Honeyberry
Gazania
In German
Honeyberry
Gazania
In French
baie au miel
Gazania
In Spanish
Honeyberry
Gazania
In Greek
Honeyberry
Gazania
In Portuguese
Honeyberry
Gazania
In Polish
Honeyberry
Gazania
In Latin
Honeyberry
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asterales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cichorioideae
Properties of Honeyberry and Gazania
Wondering what are the properties of Honeyberry and Gazania? We provide you with everything About Honeyberry and Gazania. Honeyberry doesn't have thorns and Gazania doesn't have thorns. Also Honeyberry does not have fragrant flowers. Honeyberry has allergic reactions like Not Available and Gazania has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Honeyberry and Gazania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Honeyberry and Gazania
Season and care of Honeyberry and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Honeyberry and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Honeyberry is Well drained and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Honeyberry is Neutral and for Gazania is Acidic.
Honeyberry and Gazania Physical Information
Honeyberry and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Honeyberry and Gazania are as follows:
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Honeyberry and Gazania
Care of Honeyberry and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeyberry pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Honeyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.