Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrubs
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
  
Wet lands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
  
9-4
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Gold
  
Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Purple, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Round
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
  
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
  
Requires consistently moist soil
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
  
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
  
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
  
Common Name
China Doll
  
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
  
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
  
Purple Butterbur
  
In German
Zimmeresche
  
Lila Pestwurz
  
In French
china doll
  
Violet Butterbur
  
In Spanish
china doll
  
púrpura petasita
  
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
  
Purple Butterbur
  
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
  
roxo Carrapicho
  
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
  
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
  
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
  
Purple Butterbur
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Bignoniaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Radermachera
  
Petasites
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Tecomeae
  
Senecioneae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of China Doll and Purple Butterbur
Season and care of China Doll and Purple Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Purple Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Butterbur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and Purple Butterbur Physical Information
China Doll and Purple Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Purple Butterbur are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
Care of China Doll and Purple Butterbur
Care of China Doll and Purple Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Butterbur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.