Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Western Asia
Types
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Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
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
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Candytuft
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Candytuft
मीठी चेरी
In German
Schleifenblume
Süße Kirsche
In French
candytuft
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
candytuft
Cereza dulce
In Greek
candytuft
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
ibero
Cereja doce
In Polish
candytuft
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Coleus
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Candytuft and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Candytuft and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Candytuft and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Candytuft and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Candytuft and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Candytuft and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Candytuft and Sweet Cherry
Care of Candytuft and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.