Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Hot Pink
Brown, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Wild lilac
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
Ceanothus
Red Cardinal
In German
Ceanothus
Red Cardinal
In French
Ceanothus
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
Ceanothus
Cárdenas
In Greek
Ceanothus
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
Ceanothus
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
Ceanothus
Red Cardinal
In Latin
Ceanothus
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rhamnaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Ceanothus
Erythrina
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ceanothus and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Ceanothus and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Red Cardinal season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ceanothus and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Ceanothus and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Ceanothus and Red Cardinal
Care of Ceanothus and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cardinal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.