Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Enkianthus campanulatus
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Enkianthus
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Enkianthus
In German
Fullers Karde
Enkianthus
In French
Cardère à foulon
Enkianthus
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Enkianthus
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Enkianthus
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Enkianthus
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Enkianthus
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Enkianthus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Ericales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Enkianthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Heteromorpheae
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Enkianthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Enkianthus
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Enkianthus? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Enkianthus. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Enkianthus doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Enkianthus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Fuller's Teasel and Enkianthus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Enkianthus
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Enkianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Enkianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Enkianthus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Enkianthus Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Enkianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Enkianthus are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
- Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Enkianthus
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Enkianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.