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About Gardenia and Periwinkle

Color

Color

Color Meaning

Stem Size

Fragrance

Number Of Petals

Shape

Height

Diameter

Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

Form

Care

Sunlight

Watering

Type of Soil

The pH of Soil

Essential Fertilizers

List of Pests

List of Diseases

Bloom Time

Vase Life

Interesting Facts

History

Origin

Interesting Facts of

Lifespan

Habit

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Health Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Culinary Uses

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Occasional Uses

Allergy

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Kingdom

Sub kingdom

Super Division

Division

Order

Class

Family

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

 
White, Yellow
White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
0"
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5
Oval
5.00 cm
5.00 cm
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0"
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Full Sun, Part Sun
Diligently
Well-drained
4.50
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Aphids, Mealybugs
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Spring Season
0
 
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania
  • 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.
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Shrubs
 
Decoration
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils
Wedding
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis
 
Gardenia jasminoides
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Spermatophyte
Magnoliophyta
Gentianales
Magnoliopsida
Rubiaceae
Ixoroideae
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142
 
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
0"
Floral
5
Funnel
6.00 cm
2.00 cm
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0"
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Full Sun, Part Sun
Enough
Clay
6.00
Phosphorus
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Spring Season
0
 
Europe, France, Spain
  • About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
  • Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Shrubs
 
Medicinal
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
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Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Decoration
Contact Dermatitis
 
Vinca
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Spermatophyte
Magnoliophyta
Gentianales
Magnoliopsida
Apocynaceae
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200

Information about Gardenia and Periwinkle

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Gardenia and Periwinkle in the sections below.

Gardenia and Periwinkle color

Gardenia and Periwinkle come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Gardenia and Periwinkle 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 in shape and has fragrance whereas shaped Periwinkle has fragrance.

More facts about Gardenia and Periwinkle

You must be eager to know more facts about Gardenia and Periwinkle. Did you know Gardenia has originated in while Periwinkle has originated in . One of the Interesting Facts about Gardenia and Periwinkle is that they can survive almost in pots.

Gardenia and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Gardenia and Periwinkle Family classification

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