Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ANETHUM graveolens 'Fernleaf'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Dwarf Dill, Fernleaf Dill
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Hydrangea
In German
Red Buckeye
Hortensie
In French
Red Buckeye
Hortensia
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Hortensia
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Hortênsia
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Hortensja
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Hibiscus
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Red Buckeye and Fernleaf Dill
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Fernleaf Dill? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Fernleaf Dill. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Fernleaf Dill doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Fernleaf Dill has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Buckeye and Fernleaf Dill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Fernleaf Dill
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Fernleaf Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Fernleaf Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fernleaf Dill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Fernleaf Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Fernleaf Dill is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Fernleaf Dill Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Fernleaf Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Fernleaf Dill height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Fernleaf Dill are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Fernleaf Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Fernleaf Dill leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Fernleaf Dill
Care of Red Buckeye and Fernleaf Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Fernleaf Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fernleaf Dill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.