Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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, Red, Violet, White
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
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
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Lobelia
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Lobelia
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Lobelie
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Lobelia
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Lobelia
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
λοβηλία
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Lobelia
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Lobelia
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and Kwanzan Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Kwanzan Cherry? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Kwanzan Cherry. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Kwanzan Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Lobelia does not have fragrant flowers. Lobelia has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness and Kwanzan Cherry has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lobelia and Kwanzan Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Lobelia and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Kwanzan Cherry season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Lobelia and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Lobelia and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Lobelia and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Lobelia and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lobelia 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.
