Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Rose, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALLISTEMON citrinus
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Crimson Bottlebrush
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Hydrangea
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Hortensie
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Hortensia
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Hortensia
cólquico
In Greek
υδραγεία
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
aftomn gema
In Polish
Hortensja
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Hibiscus
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Liliales
Family
Myrtaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Not Available
Colchicum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Crimson Bottlebrush and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Crimson Bottlebrush and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Crimson Bottlebrush and Autumn Crocus. Crimson Bottlebrush doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Crimson Bottlebrush does not have fragrant flowers. Crimson Bottlebrush has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Crimson Bottlebrush and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crimson Bottlebrush and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Crimson Bottlebrush and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Bottlebrush and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Bottlebrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Bottlebrush is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Crimson Bottlebrush is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Crimson Bottlebrush and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Crimson Bottlebrush and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Bottlebrush height is 530.00 cm and width 470.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Crimson Bottlebrush and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Crimson Bottlebrush flower color: Red
Crimson Bottlebrush leaf color: Green, Sea Green, Rose and Bronze
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Crimson Bottlebrush and Autumn Crocus
Care of Crimson Bottlebrush and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Bottlebrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crimson Bottlebrush needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
