Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Herbaceous perennial
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Lakes, Pastures, Prairies, Roadsides, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Headache, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Bog Garden, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
LOBELIA cardinalis
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Cardinal Flower
In Hindi
Abelia
Cardinal Flower
In German
Abelia
Cardinal Flower
In French
Abelia
Cardinal Flower
In Spanish
Abelia
Cardinal Flower
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Καρδινάλιος λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Abelia
Cardinal Flower
In Polish
Abelia
Cardinal Flower
In Latin
Abelia
Cardinalis Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asterales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Lobelioideae
Properties of Abelia and Cardinal Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Cardinal Flower? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Cardinal Flower. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Cardinal Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cardinal Flower has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Cardinal Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Cardinal Flower
Season and care of Abelia and Cardinal Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Cardinal Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Cardinal Flower season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cardinal Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cardinal Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Cardinal Flower Physical Information
Abelia and Cardinal Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cardinal Flower height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Cardinal Flower are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Cardinal Flower flower color: Red, Crimson and Dark Red
- Cardinal Flower leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abelia and Cardinal Flower
Care of Abelia and Cardinal Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cardinal Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardinal Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
