Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
Allamanda
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Allamanda
In French
Cornus florida
Allamanda
In Spanish
Cornus florida
Allamanda
In Greek
Cornus florida
Allamanda
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
Allamanda
In Polish
Cornus florida
Allamanda
In Latin
Cornus florida
Allamanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Gentianales
Family
Cornaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apocyneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Allamanda
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Dogwood and Allamanda Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Allamanda are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Allamanda
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.