Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrubs
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
China
Types
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August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
Gardenia
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Gardenia
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Gardenia
In German
Kracher penstemon
Gardenie
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Gardénia
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Gardenia
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
gardênia
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Gardenia
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Gardenia
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Gardenia
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Gardenia season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Firecracker Penstemon and Gardenia Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Gardenia are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Gardenia
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Gardenia 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 Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.