Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Asia
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Cats
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grown for shade
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, Vine
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Bougainvillea
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Bougainvilliers
kiwai
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Bougainvillea
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Bugenwilli
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Bougainvillea
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Theales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Bougainvillea and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Bougainvillea and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.