Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
America
Types
common pear
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Lobelia
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
Lobelia
In German
Kultur-Birne
Lobelie
In French
Poirier commun
Lobelia
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
Lobelia
In Greek
Seckel Pear
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
Lobélia
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Lobelia
In Latin
Seckel Pear
Lobelia
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Rosaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Lobelia
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Seckel Pear and Lobelia Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Lobelia are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Seckel Pear and Lobelia
Care of Seckel Pear and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.