Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Types
-
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Open areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Magenta, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Cranesbill
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Hydrangea
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Hortensie
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Hortensia
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Hortensia
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
Hortênsia
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Hortensja
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Hibiscus
Family
Solanaceae
Geraniaceae
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Cranesbill
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cranesbill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Cranesbill Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Cranesbill are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
- Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Cranesbill
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Cranesbill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cranesbill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.