Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
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White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Ragged Robin
In German
Süße Kirsche
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Cerise sucrée
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Ragged Robin
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Ragged Robin
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color:
Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Ragged Robin
Care of Sweet Cherry and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.