Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Not Available
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Giant Reed
Golden Trumpet Vine
In German
Pfahlrohr
Allamanda
In French
Arundo donax
Allamanda
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Allamanda
In Greek
Arundo donax
Allamanda
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Allamanda
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Allamanda
In Latin
Arundo donax
Allamanda
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apocyneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Allamanda
Season and care of Giant Reed and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Reed and Allamanda Physical Information
Giant Reed and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Allamanda are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Giant Reed and Allamanda
Care of Giant Reed and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Giant Reed 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.