Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
बोतल ट्री
In German
Hortensie
Flaschenbaum
In French
Hortensia
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Hortensia
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Hortensja
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Hibiscus
Utrem ligno
Family
Lamiaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Properties of Bugleweed and Bottle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Bugleweed and Bottle Tree? We provide you with everything About Bugleweed and Bottle Tree. Bugleweed doesn't have thorns and Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Bugleweed does not have fragrant flowers. Bugleweed has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bugleweed and Bottle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bugleweed and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Bugleweed and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bugleweed and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Bugleweed and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Bugleweed and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Bugleweed and Bottle Tree
Care of Bugleweed and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.