Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Cornus controversa
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Ragged Robin
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
ragged Robin
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Ragged Robin
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Robin ragged
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cornales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Ragged Robin and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Ragged Robin and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.