Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
Cornus kousa
In German
Blue Lotus
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Blue Lotus
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Cornus kousa
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Cornales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Blue Lotus and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kousa Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.