Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink
Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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 let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
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
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine
Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
Allamanda
Louisiana Iris
In German
Allamanda
Louisiana-Iris
In French
Allamanda
iris louisiane
In Spanish
Allamanda
iris luisiana
In Greek
Allamanda
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
In Portuguese
Allamanda
louisiana iris
In Polish
Allamanda
louisiana tęczówki
In Latin
Allamanda
louisiana iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Allamanda and Louisiana Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Allamanda and Louisiana Iris? We provide you with everything About Allamanda and Louisiana Iris. Allamanda doesn't have thorns and Louisiana Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Allamanda does not have fragrant flowers. Allamanda has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Louisiana Iris 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 Louisiana Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Allamanda and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of Allamanda and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Louisiana Iris season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Allamanda and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
Allamanda and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Allamanda and Louisiana Iris
Care of Allamanda and Louisiana Iris 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 Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.