Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South Africa
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leafminer
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Blue Marguerite
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
ब्लू गुलबहार
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Blau Marguerite
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Bleu Marguerite
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Margarita azul
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
μπλε Marguerite
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
azul Marguerite
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
niebieski Marguerite
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Margareta blue
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Blue Marguerite and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Blue Marguerite and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Marguerite and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Marguerite season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Marguerite is Loam and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Marguerite is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Marguerite and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Blue Marguerite and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Marguerite and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Marguerite and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Blue Marguerite and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Marguerite pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Marguerite needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.