Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate to elliptical
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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, 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Landscape
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
Pink Queen
Spindle Tree
In German
rosa Königin
Spindelbaum
In French
Reine rose
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Reina de color rosa
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
ροζ Βασίλισσα
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Rainha -de-rosa
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Różowa Królowa
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Regina Pink
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Celastrales
Family
Cleomaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Pink Queen and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Pink Queen and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Queen and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Queen season is Summer and Spindle Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Pink Queen is Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Queen and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Pink Queen and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Queen and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Queen and Spindle Tree
Care of Pink Queen and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.