Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
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Types
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Abelia x grandiflora
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
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Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
ABELIA x grandiflora
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Glossy Abelia
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Glossy Abelia
In German
Kracher penstemon
Glossy Abelia
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Abelia Glossy
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Abelia brillante
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
γυαλιστερό Abelia
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Abelia brilhante
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Błyszczący Abelia
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Abutilon glossy
Order
Lamiales
Dipsacales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Glossy Abelia
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Glossy Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Glossy Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Glossy Abelia season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Glossy Abelia Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Glossy Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Glossy Abelia are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
- Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Glossy Abelia
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Glossy Abelia 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 Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Glossy Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.