Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet, Plum
Gold, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Tubular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
Medium
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA stoechas 'Bee Brilliant'
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name
Spanish Lavender
Bougainvillea
In Hindi
फ्रेंच लैवेंडर
Bougainvillea
In German
Französisch Lavendel
Bougainvillea
In French
lavande française
Bougainvilliers
In Spanish
lavanda francés
Bougainvillea
In Greek
γαλλική λεβάντα
Bougainvillea
In Portuguese
lavanda francesa
Bougainvillea
In Polish
francuski lawendy
Bugenwilli
In Latin
stoechade
Bougainvillea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Bougainvillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of French Lavender and Bougainvillea
Season and care of French Lavender and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about French Lavender and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for French Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Lavender is Acidic, Neutral and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
French Lavender and Bougainvillea Physical Information
French Lavender and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. French Lavender height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of French Lavender and Bougainvillea are as follows:
French Lavender flower color: Purple, Blue Violet and Plum
French Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
- Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Care of French Lavender and Bougainvillea
Care of French Lavender and Bougainvillea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth and 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. In summer French Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.