Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
DIERVILLA lonicera
Common Name
Firecracker Flower
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
In Hindi
आबोली
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
In German
Kracher-Blume
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
In French
Firecracker fleur
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
In Spanish
flor petardo
Bush madreselva
Planta
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
flor foguete
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
In Polish
petarda kwiat
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
In Latin
flos Firecracker
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dipsacales
Family
Acanthaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Crossandra
Diervilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Diervilleae
Subfamily
Brodiaeoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firecracker Flower and Bush Honeysuckle
Season and care of Firecracker Flower and Bush Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Flower and Bush Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firecracker Flower is Loam and for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Flower and Bush Honeysuckle Physical Information
Firecracker Flower and Bush Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Flower and Bush Honeysuckle are as follows:
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Firecracker Flower and Bush Honeysuckle
Care of Firecracker Flower and Bush Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Bush Honeysuckle pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
