Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
China, Japan
Types
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Landscape
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Pink Queen
Silverthorn
In German
rosa Königin
Silverthorn
In French
Reine rose
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Reina de color rosa
Silverthorn
In Greek
ροζ Βασίλισσα
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Rainha -de-rosa
Silverthorn
In Polish
Różowa Królowa
Silverthorn
In Latin
Regina Pink
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rhamnales
Family
Cleomaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cleomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Queen and Silverthorn
Season and care of Pink Queen and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Queen and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Queen season is Summer and Silverthorn season is Summer. The type of soil for Pink Queen is Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Queen and Silverthorn Physical Information
Pink Queen and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Queen and Silverthorn are as follows:
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Pink Queen and Silverthorn
Care of Pink Queen and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.