Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
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Pinus mugo, Swiss Mountain Pine
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Mountains, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Cardiotonic, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Shelterbelt, Used as firewood, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
PINUS mugo
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Dwarf Mountain Pine, Mugo pine, Mountain Pine
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
Mugo Pine
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Bergkiefer
In French
Ragged Robin
Pinus mugo
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
Pinus mugo
In Greek
ragged Robin
Mugo Pine
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
Pinus mugo
In Polish
Ragged Robin
Kosodrzewina
In Latin
Robin ragged
Mugo Pine
Phylum
Anthophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Mugo Pine
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Mugo Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Mugo Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Mugo Pine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mugo Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mugo Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ragged Robin and Mugo Pine Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Mugo Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mugo Pine height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Mugo Pine are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Mugo Pine flower color: Yellow
- Mugo Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Mugo Pine
Care of Ragged Robin and Mugo Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Mugo Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mugo Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.