Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Western Asia
Types
Primula elatior
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Sweet Cherry
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Süße Kirsche
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Cereza dulce
In Greek
δακράκι
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Cereja doce
In Polish
Oxlip
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Oxlip
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Oxlip and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Oxlip and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Oxlip and Sweet Cherry. Oxlip doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Oxlip does not have fragrant flowers. Oxlip has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation. 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 Oxlip and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oxlip and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Oxlip and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Sweet Cherry season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Oxlip and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Sweet Cherry
Care of Oxlip and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Oxlip 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.