Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark
Other Uses
-
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Crocus
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Crocus
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Krokus
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Crocus
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Azafrán
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
κρόκος
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Krokus
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Erocum
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Crocus and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Crocus and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Crocus and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Crocus and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Crocus and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Crocus and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.