Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
By seashore, sandy seeps, Woodlands
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
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
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Tar spot
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Sawfly
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX x attenuata 'Savannah'
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Savannah Holly
Gardenia
In Hindi
Savannah Holly
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Savannah Holly
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Savannah Holly
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Savannah Holly
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Savannah Holly
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Savannah Holly
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Savannah Holly
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Savannah Holly
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Rubiales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cinchonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Savannah Holly and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Savannah Holly and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Savannah Holly and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savannah Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Savannah Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savannah Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Savannah Holly and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Savannah Holly and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Savannah Holly height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Savannah Holly and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Savannah Holly flower color: White
Savannah Holly leaf color: Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Savannah Holly and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Savannah Holly and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savannah Holly pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Savannah Holly 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.