Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cercis
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Indigo, Dark Blue, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GERANIUM pratense 'Victor Reiter Junior'
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Meadow Cranesbill, Victor Reiter Junior Cranesbill
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Eastern Redbud
In German
Hortensie
OstRedbud
In French
Hortensia
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Hortensia
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
υδραγεία
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Hortensja
Redbud wschodniej
Family
Geraniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Meadow Cranesbill and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Meadow Cranesbill and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Cranesbill and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Cranesbill season is Summer and Eastern Redbud season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Cranesbill and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Meadow Cranesbill and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Cranesbill height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Cranesbill and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Meadow Cranesbill flower color: White, Indigo, Dark Blue, Violet and Blue Violet
Meadow Cranesbill leaf color: Green and Light Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Meadow Cranesbill and Eastern Redbud
Care of Meadow Cranesbill and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Cranesbill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Meadow Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.