Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Arbutus
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
सदाबहार
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Hybrid Phlox
In French
arbousier
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Arbitus
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
κουμαριά
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
árbuto
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
mącznik
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
arbutus
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Arbutoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Arbutus and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Arbutus and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Arbutus and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Arbutus and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Arbutus and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Arbutus and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.