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Periwinkle and Gardenia

1 Color
1.1 Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
White, Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
1.2 Stem Size
0"
0"
1.3 Fragrance
Floral
NA
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
Sunflower
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Lily
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Funnel
Oval
1.5.2 Height
Lavender
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
5.00 cm
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Verbena
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1.5.3 Diameter
Daffodil
2.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
5.00 cm
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Iris
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1.6 Line
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
1.10 Form
Not Available
Not Available
2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Diligently
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Clay
Well-drained
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
Dandelion
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
4.50
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Gardenia
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mealybugs
2.3.2 List of Diseases
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
Spring Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
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0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Europe, France, Spain
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania
3.2 Interesting Facts of
  • 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.
  • 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.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
3.4 Habit
Shrubs
Shrubs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
Not Available
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4.2 Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Decoration
Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Contact Dermatitis
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Vinca
Gardenia jasminoides
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Gentianales
Gentianales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Apocynaceae
Rubiaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
NA
Ixoroideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
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5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

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

More about Periwinkle and Gardenia Facts and color

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

Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle and Gardenia growing conditions. Periwinkle requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Clay soil. Gardenia needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 4.50 of Well-drained soil. Get other Periwinkle and Gardenia facts in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Gardenia Facts

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Periwinkle and Gardenia Classification

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