Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
Eastern Redbud
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
OstRedbud
In French
candélabre primevère
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
Redbud oriental
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.