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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"
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Fragrance

-
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

55
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval
Bowl

Height

5.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

5.00 cm1.25 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
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Silhouette

-
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Blossom Texture

-
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Blossom Size

0"0"
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Form

-
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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

4.505.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs
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List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
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Bloom Time

Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

00
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Holly has a long history of symbolism in various cultures, representing protection, goodwill, and eternal life, often used in winter decorations.

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

foresight and defense

Astrological Flower

Hollyhock

Birth Month Flower

December

Flower Availability

Seasonal

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers
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Medicinal Uses

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

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

Common Name

Ilex aquifolium

Tribe

Aquifoliaceae » Aquifolieae

Scientific Name

Gardenia jasminoides
Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Family

Rubiaceae
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Sub Family

Ixoroideae
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Genus

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Number of Species

142400
3 25000
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About Gardenia and Holly

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 Gardenia and Holly facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Gardenia and Holly Facts and color

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

Gardenia and Holly growing conditions

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

Gardenia and Holly Facts

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Gardenia and Holly Classification

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