Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Philadelphus
In German
Red Buckeye
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Red Buckeye
Philadelphus
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Philadelphus
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Philadelphus
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cornales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Mock Orange
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Mock Orange Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Mock Orange are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Mock Orange
Care of Red Buckeye and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.