Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
China
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Habitat
Well Drained
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Foundation, Landscape
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
CLEOME hassleriana
Common Name
Nectarine
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
In Hindi
nectarine
Pink Queen
In German
Nektarine
rosa Königin
In French
nectarine
Reine rose
In Spanish
nectarina
Reina de color rosa
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
ροζ Βασίλισσα
In Portuguese
nectarina
Rainha -de-rosa
In Polish
nektarowy
Różowa Królowa
In Latin
nectarine
Regina Pink
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Rosaceae
Cleomaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Nectarine and Pink Queen
Season and care of Nectarine and Pink Queen is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Pink Queen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Queen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Pink Queen is Sand while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral.
Nectarine and Pink Queen Physical Information
Nectarine and Pink Queen physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Pink Queen are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Care of Nectarine and Pink Queen
Care of Nectarine and Pink Queen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.