Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Back pain
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORNUS sericea 'Variegata'
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Variegated Dogwood
Colchicum
In Hindi
Variegated Dogwood
colchicum
In German
Verändertes Hartriegel
colchicum
In French
panaché Dogwood
colchique
In Spanish
abigarrado Cornejo
Colchicum
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Dogwood
Colchicum
In Portuguese
variegada Dogwood
Colchicum
In Polish
Kolorowy Dereń
Colchicum
In Latin
Dogwood variegated
Colchicum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Wurmbaeiodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Variegated Dogwood and Colchicum
Season and care of Variegated Dogwood and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Dogwood and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Colchicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Variegated Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Variegated Dogwood and Colchicum Physical Information
Variegated Dogwood and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Dogwood height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Variegated Dogwood and Colchicum are as follows:
Variegated Dogwood flower color: White
Variegated Dogwood leaf color: White and Dark Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Variegated Dogwood and Colchicum
Care of Variegated Dogwood and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Variegated Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.
