Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Yellow
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
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, 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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Gardenia
In Hindi
Oxlip
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Gardenia enana
In Greek
δακράκι
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Oxlip
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Oxlip
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cinchonoideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Oxlip and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Dwarf Gardenia season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Oxlip and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Oxlip and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Oxlip 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.