Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Tree
  
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
  
Types
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
  
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
  
Habitat
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
  
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
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
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Purple, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Sand
  
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
  
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
  
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Foundation, Landscape
  
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana
  
Cornus florida
  
Common Name
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
  
Flowering dogwood
  
In Hindi
Pink Queen
  
flowering dogwood
  
In German
rosa Königin
  
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
In French
Reine rose
  
Cornus florida
  
In Spanish
Reina de color rosa
  
Cornus florida
  
In Greek
ροζ Βασίλισσα
  
Cornus florida
  
In Portuguese
Rainha -de-rosa
  
Cornus florida
  
In Polish
Różowa Królowa
  
Cornus florida
  
In Latin
Regina Pink
  
Cornus florida
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Brassicales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Cleomaceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Cleome
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Cleomeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pink Queen and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Pink Queen and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Queen and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Queen season is Summer and Flowering Dogwood season is Summer. The type of soil for Pink Queen is Sand and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Pink Queen and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Pink Queen and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Queen and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Queen and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Pink Queen and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.