Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Pinus mugo, Swiss Mountain Pine
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Habitat
Mountains, open Woodlands
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Cardiotonic, Expectorant
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Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as firewood, Used for making green dye
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PINUS mugo
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Dwarf Mountain Pine, Mugo pine, Mountain Pine
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
Mugo Pine
Ragged Robin
In German
Bergkiefer
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Pinus mugo
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Pinus mugo
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
Mugo Pine
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Pinus mugo
Ragged Robin
In Polish
Kosodrzewina
Ragged Robin
In Latin
Mugo Pine
Robin ragged
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Pinales
Caryophyllales
Family
Pinaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mugo Pine and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Mugo Pine and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Mugo Pine and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mugo Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mugo Pine is Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mugo Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mugo Pine and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Mugo Pine and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Mugo Pine height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mugo Pine and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Mugo Pine flower color: Yellow
Mugo Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Mugo Pine and Ragged Robin
Care of Mugo Pine and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mugo Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Mugo Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.