Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A3, 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
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine
Catmint
In Hindi
Allamanda
कटमींट
In German
Allamanda
Katzenminze
In French
Allamanda
Catmint
In Spanish
Allamanda
catmint
In Greek
Allamanda
catmint
In Portuguese
Allamanda
nêveda
In Polish
Allamanda
catmint
In Latin
Allamanda
nepetae mixtam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Allamanda and Catmint
Season and care of Allamanda and Catmint is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Catmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Catmint season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Allamanda and Catmint Physical Information
Allamanda and Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Catmint are as follows:
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Allamanda and Catmint
Care of Allamanda and Catmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Catmint pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.