Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
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Europe, Middle East
Types
Prunus serrulata
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Herb
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
Peppermint
In German
Blühende Kirsch
Pfefferminze
In French
cerisier
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
floración de la cereza
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
Άνθιση κερασιών
Μέντα
In Portuguese
cereja de florescência
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Kwitnienie wiśni
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
florentem cerasis
Peppermint
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Flowering Cherry and Peppermint
Season and care of Flowering Cherry and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Cherry and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Peppermint season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Flowering Cherry and Peppermint Physical Information
Flowering Cherry and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Cherry and Peppermint are as follows:
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Flowering Cherry and Peppermint
Care of Flowering Cherry and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.