Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Japan
Western Europe
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
ASARUM europaeum
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
European Wild Ginger
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
In German
crimson pygmy
Europäische Wild Ginger
In French
crimson pygmy
Wild Ginger européenne
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
Wild Ginger Europea
In Greek
crimson pygmy
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Wild Ginger Europeia
In Polish
crimson pygmy
Kopytnik pospolity
In Latin
crimson pygmy
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Piperales
Family
Berberidaceae
Aristolochiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and European Wild Ginger
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and European Wild Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and European Wild Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Wild Ginger is Loam while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and European Wild Ginger Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and European Wild Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and European Wild Ginger are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
- European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and European Wild Ginger
Care of Crimson Pygmy and European Wild Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.