Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
10-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
DIERVILLA lonicera
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
In German
Red Buckeye
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
In French
Red Buckeye
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Bush madreselva
Planta
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
In Latin
Red Buckeye
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Bush Honeysuckle
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Bush Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Bush Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Bush Honeysuckle Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Bush Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Bush Honeysuckle are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Red Buckeye and Bush Honeysuckle
Care of Red Buckeye and Bush Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Bush Honeysuckle pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.