Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Red, Purple, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early summer, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Hollyhock Rust, Red blotch, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Inflammation, Respiratory Disorders, Urine infections
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
LAVATERA 'Barnsley Baby'
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Lavatera
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
एक प्रकार का जंगली पौधा
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Malve
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
mauve
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
malva
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
μολόχα
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
malva
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
malwa
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Lavatera
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Lavatera is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Lavatera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lavatera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lavatera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lavatera is Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Lavatera Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Lavatera physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lavatera height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Lavatera are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Lavatera flower color: White, Red, Purple and Light Pink
- Lavatera leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Lavatera
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Lavatera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Lavatera pruning is done Prune in early summer and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavatera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.