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Color

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
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Petals

Number Of Petals

55
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
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

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Aphids, Mealybugs

List of Diseases

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Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Lilacs have a rich history dating back to ancient Greek mythology, associated with love, protection, and the arrival of spring, often used in perfumes and aromatherapy.

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
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

youthful innocence and confidence

Astrological Flower

Lilac

Birth Month Flower

May

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Medicinal Uses

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

Culinary Uses

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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

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Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Syringa

Tribe

Oleaceae » Oleeae

Scientific Name

Rosa
Gardenia jasminoides

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

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Gentianales

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Family

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Rubiaceae

Sub Family

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Ixoroideae

Genus

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Number of Species

25142
3 25000
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About Lilac 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 Lilac and Gardenia facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Lilac and Gardenia Facts and color

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

Lilac 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 Lilac and Gardenia growing conditions. Lilac 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 Lilac and Gardenia facts in the sections below.

Lilac and Gardenia Facts

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Lilac and Gardenia Classification

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