Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Types
Perennial
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
African Iris
Allamanda
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Allamanda
In French
African Iris
Allamanda
In Spanish
Iris africano
Allamanda
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Allamanda
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Allamanda
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Allamanda
In Latin
African Iris
Allamanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Iridaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of African Iris and Allamanda
Season and care of African Iris and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Allamanda Physical Information
African Iris and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Allamanda are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of African Iris and Allamanda
Care of African Iris and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.