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Color

Color

Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride
Blue - Peace and Serenity, 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
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

56
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Bowl

Height

6.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

1.25 cm1.00 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
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.506.80
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur
Lime stone, Nitrogen

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

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Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

List of Diseases

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Nematodes

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Gardenias have a long history as ornamental plants and are known for their fragrant white flowers, symbolizing purity, love, and refinement.

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
Asia, Europe, United States

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".
  • In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
  • The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs
Herbs, Shrubs

Flower Meaning

purity and sweetness

Astrological Flower

Gardenia

Birth Month Flower

June

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

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Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

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Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Culinary Uses

-
-

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Wedding

Allergy

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Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Gardenia

Tribe

Rubiaceae » Gardenieae

Scientific Name

Rosa
Iris Versicolor

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales
Liliales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Family

Rubiaceae
Iridaceae

Sub Family

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Iridoideae

Genus

-
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Number of Species

142260
3 25000
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About Gardenias and Iris

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 Gardenias and Iris facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Gardenias and Iris Facts and color

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

Gardenias and Iris growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Gardenias and Iris growing conditions. Gardenias requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Iris needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Gardenias and Iris facts in the sections below.

Gardenias and Iris Facts

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Gardenias and Iris Classification

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