1、 Flower difference

Cherry blossom is a terminal spike with several small flowers gathered together. A single bract is nearly lanceolate, the calyx part is slender tubular, the Corolla is funnel-shaped, and there are many colors of flowers. It is also possible to have multiple colors on a flower. The flowering period is from May to November, which lasts for a long time

Five color plum is also a cluster arrangement of several small flowers, but the single flower is small, and finally presents a hemispherical head. The single bracts are lanceolate, the calyx is tubular, about 1.5mm long. The color of the Corolla is initially yellow or orange yellow, and turns dark red after flowering. The flowering period is generally from June to October, and there are flowers almost every year

2、 Leaf difference

The leaf shape of the former is oval or lanceolate triangle, and the edge of the leaf has neat round blunt sawtooth

The latter leaves are oval to oval oblong in shape, about 3-8.5 cm long, with blunt teeth on the edge, rough wrinkles on the surface, and small bristles on the back of the leaves

3、 Different plant types

The plants of the former are relatively low, with a length of about 30-50 cm

The plant of the latter is relatively high. It belongs to shrub, with a height of about 1-2 meters. Sometimes it appears rattan, which can reach about 4 meters