Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not Available
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Orange
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Heat And Humidity, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Prunus avium
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Elfin Pink Penstemon
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Kirschbaum
In French
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Cerisier
In Spanish
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Cerezo
In Greek
Elfin Pink Penstemon
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Cherry
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elfin Pink Penstemon and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Cherry Tree
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elfin Pink Penstemon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and remove old stems before spring and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.