Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
China
Types
-
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Well Drained
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
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, 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
Lanceolate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
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
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 in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Nectarine
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
nectarine
In German
Kracher penstemon
Nektarine
In French
Firecracker penstemon
nectarine
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
nectarina
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
nectarina
In Polish
petarda penstemon
nektarowy
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
nectarine
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Nectarine
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Nectarine season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Nectarine Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Nectarine are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Nectarine
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Nectarine 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 Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.