Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
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, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Landscape
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Pink Queen
Red Buckeye
In German
rosa Königin
Red Buckeye
In French
Reine rose
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Reina de color rosa
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
ροζ Βασίλισσα
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Rainha -de-rosa
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Różowa Królowa
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Regina Pink
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Cleomaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Pink Queen and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Pink Queen and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Queen and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Queen season is Summer and Red Buckeye season is Summer. The type of soil for Pink Queen is Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Queen and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Pink Queen and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Queen and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pink Queen and Red Buckeye
Care of Pink Queen and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.