Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Orange Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
fiddle-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
JATROPHA integerrima
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Common Name
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
In Hindi
Peregrina
Gardenia jasminoides
In German
Peregrina
Gardenie
In French
Peregrina
Cape Jasmine
In Spanish
Peregrina
Gardenia jasminoides
In Greek
Peregrina
Cape Jasmine
In Portuguese
Peregrina
Gardenia jasminoides
In Polish
Peregrina
Gardenia jaśminowata
In Latin
Peregrina
Gardenia mucronata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Gentianales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Jatropheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peregrina and Cape Jasmine
Season and care of Peregrina and Cape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Peregrina and Cape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peregrina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peregrina is Loam, Sand and for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Peregrina and Cape Jasmine Physical Information
Peregrina and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Peregrina and Cape Jasmine are as follows:
Peregrina flower color: Red
Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
- Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peregrina and Cape Jasmine
Care of Peregrina and Cape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peregrina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.