Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Freesia
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Freesia refracta
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Freesia
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Freesia
In German
Red Buckeye
Freesie
In French
Red Buckeye
Freesia
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
fresia
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
freesia
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
freesia
In Polish
Red Buckeye
frezja
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Freesia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Freesia
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Freesia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Red Buckeye and Freesia Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Freesia are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
- Freesia leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Freesia
Care of Red Buckeye and Freesia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.