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