Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
China
Types
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Habitat
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Type of Soil
Loose, Moist
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Loose, Moist
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Not Available
Botanical Name
Lupinus
Gardenia
Common Name
Hybrid Lupine
Gardenia
In Hindi
वृक संयंत्र
Gardenia
In German
lupine
Gardenie
In French
usine de lupin
Gardénia
In Spanish
planta de lupino
Gardenia
In Greek
φυτό λούπινο
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
tremoço planta
gardênia
In Polish
łubin roślin
Gardenia
In Latin
Plinio herba
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Ixoroideae
Properties of Lupine and Gardenia
Wondering what are the properties of Lupine and Gardenia? We provide you with everything About Lupine and Gardenia. Lupine doesn't have thorns and Gardenia doesn't have thorns. Also Lupine does not have fragrant flowers. Lupine has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face and Vomiting and Gardenia has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face and Vomiting. 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 Lupine and Gardenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lupine and Gardenia
Season and care of Lupine and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Lupine and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lupine season is Summer and Gardenia season is Summer. The type of soil for Lupine is Loose, Moist and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Lupine is Slightly Acidic and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Lupine and Gardenia Physical Information
Lupine and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Lupine and Gardenia are as follows:
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lupine and Gardenia
Care of Lupine and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally and 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. In summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.