Freesia

Gardenia

Freesia and Gardenia

Freesia

Gardenia

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Color

Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Oval

Height

6.00 cm5.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

1.25 cm5.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

5.504.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Freesias have a rich history and are prized for their fragrant blooms, which symbolize friendship, innocence, and thoughtfulness.

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Interesting Facts of

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".

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.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

innocence and friendship

Astrological Flower

Freesia

Birth Month Flower

April - May

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

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

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Freesia

Tribe

Iridaceae » Ixieae

Scientific Name

Rosa

Gardenia jasminoides

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Rubiaceae

Sub Family

Ixoroideae

Genus

Number of Species

45142

3 25000

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About Freesia and Gardenia

It is said that earth laughs with flowers. Be it Fragrant Flowers or non-fragrant flowers, they keep the surrounding cheerful. They are the best gift from mother earth. Let’s know about Freesia and Gardenia facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Freesia and Gardenia Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Freesia and Gardenia facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Freesia and Gardenia. Freesia comes in Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors whereas Gardenia flowers are with White, Yellow colors. Other Freesia and Gardenia facts will definitely amuse you.

Freesia and Gardenia growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Freesia and Gardenia growing conditions. Freesia requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Gardenia needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 4.50 of Well-drained soil. Get other Freesia and Gardenia facts in the sections below.

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Freesia and Gardenia Classification

After knowing about various Freesia and Gardenia facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Freesia and Gardenia classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Freesia and Gardenia is Rosa and Gardenia jasminoides respectively. Freesia belongs to family whereas Gardenia falls under Rubiaceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.