Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Mediterranean
Types
not available
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-9
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
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Blue Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
LAVANDULA stoechas 'Bee Brilliant'
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Spanish Lavender
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
फ्रेंच लैवेंडर
In German
crimson pygmy
Französisch Lavendel
In French
crimson pygmy
lavande française
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
lavanda francés
In Greek
crimson pygmy
γαλλική λεβάντα
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
lavanda francesa
In Polish
crimson pygmy
francuski lawendy
In Latin
crimson pygmy
stoechade
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and French Lavender
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and French Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and French Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and French Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for French Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Lavender is Acidic, Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and French Lavender Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and French Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas French Lavender height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and French Lavender are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
French Lavender flower color: Purple, Blue Violet and Plum
- French Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and French Lavender
Care of Crimson Pygmy and French Lavender 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 French Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.