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About Spanish Shawl and Oxlip


About Oxlip and Spanish Shawl


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Perennial   

Origin
Mexico, Central America   
Europe, Russia   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions   
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
4-7   

AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
7-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24   
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
Spreading   
Rosette/Stemless   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.00 cm   
99+
30.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
60.00 cm   
99+
25.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Fuchsia   
Light Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Tan   

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
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate   
Oblong   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season   

Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch   
Slugs, Snails   

Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction   
Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Insects   
Insects   

Allergy
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis   
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing   
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics   
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss   

Edible Uses
Sometimes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation   
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Eczema   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem   
Root   

Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes   
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
HETEROCENTRON elegans   
Primula elatior   

Common Name
Spanish Shawl   
Oxlip, true oxlip   

In Hindi
Heterocentron   
Oxlip   

In German
Heterocentron   
Hohe Schlüsselblume   

In French
Heterocentron   
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois   

In Spanish
Heterocentron   
Primula elatior   

In Greek
Heterocentron   
δακράκι   

In Portuguese
Heterocentron   
Oxlip   

In Polish
Heterocentron   
Oxlip   

In Latin
Heterocentron   
Oxlip   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Myrtales   
Myrtales   

Family
Melastomataceae   
Onagraceae   

Genus
Heterocentron   
Oenothera   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Abreae   
Onagreae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Onagroideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
145   
99+

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Properties of Spanish Shawl and Oxlip

Wondering what are the properties of Spanish Shawl and Oxlip? We provide you with everything About Spanish Shawl and Oxlip. Spanish Shawl doesn't have thorns and Oxlip doesn't have thorns. Also Spanish Shawl does not have fragrant flowers. Spanish Shawl has allergic reactions like Acidic and allergic conjunctivitis and Oxlip has allergic reactions like Acidic and allergic conjunctivitis. 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 Spanish Shawl and Oxlip and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Spanish Shawl and Oxlip

Season and care of Spanish Shawl and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Shawl and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Shawl is Loam and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Spanish Shawl and Oxlip Physical Information

Spanish Shawl and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Spanish Shawl and Oxlip are as follows:

Care of Spanish Shawl and Oxlip

Care of Spanish Shawl and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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