Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Shrub
Not Available
Habitat
Woods
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
common hazel
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
contorted filbert
आबोली
In German
contorted filbert
Kracher-Blume
In French
noisetier contorsionné
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
avellana contorsionada
flor petardo
In Greek
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
filbert contorcido
flor foguete
In Polish
wykrzywioną leszczyna
petarda kwiat
In Latin
contortis Avellanam
flos Firecracker
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Betulaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Brodiaeoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Contorted Filbert and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Contorted Filbert and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Contorted Filbert and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Contorted Filbert and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Contorted Filbert and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Contorted Filbert and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Contorted Filbert and Firecracker Flower
Care of Contorted Filbert and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.