Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
Not Available
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
Gardenia
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Hybrid Phlox
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Phlox Hybrid
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
Gardenia enana
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cinchonoideae
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Hybrid Phlox and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.