Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
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Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
Red Buckeye
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Red Buckeye
In French
candélabre primevère
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
Red Buckeye
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Red Buckeye
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Onagraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabra Primrose and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Red Buckeye
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.