Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Japan
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
sasanqua
Firecracker penstemon
In German
sasanqua
Kracher penstemon
In French
sasanqua
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
sasanqua
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
sasanqua
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Sasankya
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Sasankya
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Theaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Sasanqua and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Sasanqua and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Sasanqua and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Sasanqua and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.