Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
meadow saffron
मीठी चेरी
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Süße Kirsche
In French
Colchique d'automne
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Cereza dulce
In Greek
meadow saffron
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Cereja doce
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
autumnale
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Sweet Cherry. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals. 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 Meadow Saffron and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Meadow Saffron and Sweet Cherry
Care of Meadow Saffron and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.