Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tubular
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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 the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Black Currant
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
Black Currant
In German
Bougainvillea
Black Currant
In French
Bougainvilliers
groseille noire
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
negro Grosella
In Greek
Bougainvillea
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
groselha-preta
In Polish
Bugenwilli
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Bougainvillea
nigrum currants
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Ribes
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Black Currant
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bougainvillea and Black Currant Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Black Currant are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Black Currant
Care of Bougainvillea and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.