Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
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Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
AUBRIETA 'Royal Red'( ROYAL SERIES)
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Rockcress, Royal Red Rockcress
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Red Buckeye
In German
Hortensie
Red Buckeye
In French
Hortensia
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Hortensia
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
υδραγεία
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Hortensja
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Hibiscus
Red Buckeye
Family
Brassicaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Rockcress and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Rockcress and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Rockcress and Red Buckeye. Rockcress doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Rockcress does not have fragrant flowers. Rockcress has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Rockcress and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rockcress and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Rockcress and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Rockcress and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rockcress season is Spring and Summer and Red Buckeye season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rockcress is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rockcress is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Rockcress and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Rockcress and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Rockcress height is 76.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Rockcress and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Rockcress flower color: Red and Magenta
Rockcress leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rockcress and Red Buckeye
Care of Rockcress and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rockcress pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Rockcress needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.