Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Texas
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Gardenia
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Mexican primrose
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cinchonoideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mexican primrose 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.