Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Black Dyes, Not Available
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark
Other Uses
Not Available
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Polemonium caeruleum
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Jacob's Ladder
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Jacob's Ladder
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Jacob's Ladder
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Jacob's Ladder
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Jacob's Ladder
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Jacob's Ladder
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Jacob's Ladder
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Jacob's Ladder
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Jacob's Ladder
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacob's Ladder and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Jacob's Ladder and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Jacob's Ladder and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacob's Ladder and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Jacob's Ladder and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jacob's Ladder and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder 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.