Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
America
Types
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Rose
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Bartlett Pear, Pear
Lobelia
In Hindi
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
Lobelia
In German
Bartlett-Birne
Lobelie
In French
Poire Bartlett
Lobelia
In Spanish
Bartlett Pear
Lobelia
In Greek
Bartlett Pear
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Bartlett Pear
Lobélia
In Polish
Bartlett Pear
Lobelia
In Latin
bartlett pirum
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Not Available
Dicotyledonae
Family
Rosaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Bartlett Pear and Lobelia
Season and care of Bartlett Pear and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Bartlett Pear and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bartlett Pear is Loam and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bartlett Pear is Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Bartlett Pear and Lobelia Physical Information
Bartlett Pear and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Bartlett Pear and Lobelia are as follows:
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bartlett Pear and Lobelia
Care of Bartlett Pear and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bartlett Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.