Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Green, Tan
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
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water deeply about once a week
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, Sand
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
Tree Mallow
In German
Bougainvillea
Baum Mallow
In French
Bougainvilliers
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Bougainvillea
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
Mallow
In Polish
Bugenwilli
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Bougainvillea
ligno malvae
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Lavatera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bougainvillea and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Tree Mallow
Care of Bougainvillea and Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.