Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
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
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Tubular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
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
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
Strawberry Bush
In German
Bougainvillea
Strawberry Bush
In French
Bougainvilliers
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
Fresa Bush
In Greek
Bougainvillea
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
Morango de Bush
In Polish
Bugenwilli
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
Bougainvillea
Classic Bush
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Celastrales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Celastraceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Euonymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Bougainvillea and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Strawberry Bush
Care of Bougainvillea and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.