Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Eastern Asia
  
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
  
Types
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
  
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
  
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Sandy
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Shade areas
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Do not water frequently
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
  
Compost, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
  
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
  
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
  
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
  
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
  
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
  
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
  
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
  
Buxus sempervirens
  
Common Name
Gardenia
  
English boxwood
  
In Hindi
बौना गार्डेनिया
  
European boxwood
  
In German
Dwarf Gardenia
  
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
  
In French
Gardenia Dwarf
  
Buis commun
  
In Spanish
Gardenia enana
  
boj común
  
In Greek
νάνος Gardenia
  
European boxwood
  
In Portuguese
Gardenia Dwarf
  
Buxo
  
In Polish
Dwarf Gardenia
  
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
  
In Latin
Gardenia Dwarf
  
European boxwood
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rubiales
  
Buxales
  
Family
Rubiaceae
  
Buxaceae
  
Genus
Gardenia
  
Buxus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Gardenieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
  
Not Available