Alpine Heath

Lilacs

About Alpine Heath and Lilacs

Alpine Heath

Lilacs

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe

Europe, Northern America

Types

Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac

Number of Varieties

11000

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Habitat

Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads

Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-73-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

8-1

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14

Habit

Prostrate/Trailing

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm10.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm9.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Burgundy

Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Late Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall

Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ERICA carnea

Syringa

Common Name

Winter heath

Lilac

In Hindi

अल्पाइन हीथ

बकाइन

In German

Alpine Heath

Flieder

In French

Alpine Heath

lilas

In Spanish

Alpine Heath

lila

In Greek

Alpine Heath

πασχαλιά

In Portuguese

Alpine Heath

lilás

In Polish

Alpine Heath

liliowy

In Latin

Alpini Heath

lilac

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Lamiales

Family

Ericaceae

Oleaceae

Genus

Erica

Syringa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Ericeae

Oleeae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

6012

1 27800

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Properties of Alpine Heath and Lilacs

Wondering what are the properties of Alpine Heath and Lilacs? We provide you with everything About Alpine Heath and Lilacs. Alpine Heath doesn't have thorns and Lilacs doesn't have thorns. Also Alpine Heath does not have fragrant flowers. Alpine Heath has allergic reactions like and Lilacs has allergic reactions like . 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 Alpine Heath and Lilacs and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Lilacs

Season and care of Alpine Heath and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Lilacs season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.

Alpine Heath and Lilacs Physical Information

Alpine Heath and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Lilacs are as follows:

Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Alpine Heath and Lilacs

Care of Alpine Heath and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.