Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
China
Types
-
Freestone, Clingstone
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
डोनट पीच
In German
Kracher penstemon
Donut Pfirsich
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Donut Peach
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Donut Peach
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Donut Peach
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Donut Peach
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Donut Peach
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Donut Peach
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Donut Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Donut Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Donut Peach season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Donut Peach Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Donut Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Donut Peach are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
- Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Donut Peach
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Donut Peach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.