Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Allamanda
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Allamanda
Kracher penstemon
In French
Allamanda
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Allamanda
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Allamanda
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Allamanda
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Allamanda
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Allamanda
Firecracker Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Allamanda
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Apocyneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Allamanda and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Allamanda and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Allamanda and Firecracker Penstemon. Allamanda doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Allamanda does not have fragrant flowers. Allamanda has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Allamanda and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Allamanda and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Allamanda and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Allamanda and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Allamanda and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Allamanda and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Allamanda and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.