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About Azalea and Gardenia


Color

Color
White, Yellow  
Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  

Color Meaning
White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
-  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
6
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Oval  
Bowl  

Height
5.00 cm  
13
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
5.00 cm  
8
1.25 cm  
14

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
4.50  
11
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium  
Lime stone, Sulphur  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mealybugs  
-  

List of Diseases
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot  
-  

Bloom Time
Spring Season  
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Azaleas are flowering shrubs that belong to the Rhododendron genus and are known for their vibrant blooms.  

Origin
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania  
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  

Interesting Facts of
  • The national flower of Pakistan is Gardenia and is named after a famous botanist, Dr Alexander Garden.
  • It turns coffee colored brown if touched by water.
  
  • The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  

Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
passion and womanhood  

Astrological Flower
  
Honeysuckle  

Birth Month Flower
  
March - April  

Flower Availability
  
Seasonal  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers  
-  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties  
-  

Culinary Uses
Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  
-  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
Landscaping  

Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils  
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing  

Occasional Uses
Wedding  
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding  

Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis  
-  

Family

Common Name
  
Rhododendron  

Tribe
  
Ericaceae » Rhodoreae  

Scientific Name
Gardenia jasminoides  
Rhododendron  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Gentianales  
Ericales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Rubiaceae  
Ericaceae  

Sub Family
Ixoroideae  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
142  
22
10000  
2

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Gardenia and Azalea color

Gardenia and Azalea come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Gardenia and Azalea color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Gardenia is Oval in shape and has fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Azalea has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Gardenia and Azalea

You must be eager to know more facts about Gardenia and Azalea. Did you know Gardenia has originated in Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania while Azalea has originated in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America. One of the Interesting Facts about Gardenia and Azalea is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Gardenia and Azalea Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Gardenia and Azalea uses in this section. Gardenia and Azalea have many medicinal properties. Besides, Gardenia is given on special occasions like Wedding whereas Azalea on Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding. Gardenia and Azalea also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Gardenia and Azalea Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Gardenia and Azalea Family classification here. Gardenia and Azalea belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.

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