Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Fruit
Types
Bearded Iris
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
मीठी चेरी
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Süße Kirsche
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Cereja doce
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweet Cherry. Dwarf Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Bearded Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Bearded Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Sweet Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweet Cherry
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.