Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
it is a type of blueberry
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Applicable
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Crescent-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Japanese Blueberry
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
Goldmine Phlox
In German
japanische Blaubeere
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
bleuet japonais
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
arándanos japonés
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
blueberry japonês
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Japoński borówki
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Vaccinium Italica
.org Phlox
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Solanales
Family
Elaeocarpaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Blueberry and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Japanese Blueberry and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Blueberry and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Blueberry and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Japanese Blueberry and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Japanese Blueberry and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Japanese Blueberry and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Japanese Blueberry and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs and Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.