Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
-
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Sickle-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
-
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In German
Kornelkirsche
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In French
cornouiller
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Cornaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Bearded Iris Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Bearded Iris are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
- Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.