Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Jonathan apple, fuji apple
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Alternate Days
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Ginger Gold'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Apple, Ginger Gold Apple, Yellow Eating Apple
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
सुनहरा सेब
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
goldener Apfel
Herbstzeitlose
In French
pomme d'Or
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
manzana dorada
cólquico
In Greek
χρυσό μήλο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
maçã Dourada
aftomn gema
In Polish
złote jabłko
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
aureum pomum
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ginger Gold Apple and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Ginger Gold Apple and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Gold Apple and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Gold Apple season is Spring and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Ginger Gold Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Ginger Gold Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Ginger Gold Apple and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Ginger Gold Apple and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Gold Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Ginger Gold Apple and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Ginger Gold Apple flower color: White and Pink
Ginger Gold Apple leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Ginger Gold Apple and Autumn Crocus
Care of Ginger Gold Apple and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Gold Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ginger Gold Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.