Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Australia
Types
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Eucalyptus crebra, Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Habitat
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-3
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
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Cold
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Landscape
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Common Name
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
Ironbark
In Hindi
Pink Queen
Ironbark
In German
rosa Königin
Ironbark
In French
Reine rose
Ironbark
In Spanish
Reina de color rosa
Ironbark
In Greek
ροζ Βασίλισσα
Ironbark
In Portuguese
Rainha -de-rosa
Ironbark
In Polish
Różowa Królowa
Ironbark
In Latin
Regina Pink
Ironbark
Order
Brassicales
Myrtales
Family
Cleomaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cleomeae
Eucalypteae
Season and Care of Pink Queen and Ironbark
Season and care of Pink Queen and Ironbark is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Queen and Ironbark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Queen season is Summer and Ironbark season is Summer. The type of soil for Pink Queen is Sand and for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral and for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Queen and Ironbark Physical Information
Pink Queen and Ironbark physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Queen and Ironbark are as follows:
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pink Queen and Ironbark
Care of Pink Queen and Ironbark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ironbark pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.