Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Europe, Western Asia
Types
-
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate to elliptical
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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, Do Not over Water
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Spindle Tree
In German
Kracher penstemon
Spindelbaum
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Árvore spindle
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Ligno colos
Order
Lamiales
Celastrales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Spindle Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Spindle Tree
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree pruning is done 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 Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.