Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, 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
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Salt
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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 the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
cornelian चेरी
In German
Bougainvillea
Kornelkirsche
In French
Bougainvilliers
cornouiller
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
Bougainvillea
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Bugenwilli
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Bougainvillea
Krwawnik Cherry
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cornales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Cornaceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Cornus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bougainvillea and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Bougainvillea and Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.