Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
German Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
German Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
German Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
German Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
German Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
German Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
German Iris
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
German Iris
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
German Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Season and Care of German Iris and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of German Iris and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
German Iris and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
German Iris and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of German Iris and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of German Iris and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.