Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
  
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
  
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
10-14
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
  
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Light Green, Pink
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
  
Bell Shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Average
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
  
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
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Thoroughly
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Average
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
  
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
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
  
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
  
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
  
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
  
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
  
Common Name
Gladiolus
  
Golden Trumpet Vine
  
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
  
Allamanda
  
In German
Gladiolen
  
Allamanda
  
In French
Glaïeul
  
Allamanda
  
In Spanish
Gladiolus
  
Allamanda
  
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
  
Allamanda
  
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
  
Allamanda
  
In Polish
mieczyk
  
Allamanda
  
In Latin
Gladiolus
  
Allamanda
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Gentianales
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Apocynaceae
  
Genus
Gladiolus
  
Allamanda
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Ixieae
  
Apocyneae
  
Subfamily
Ixioideae
  
Rauvolfioideae
  
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Allamanda
Season and care of Gladiolus and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Allamanda season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gladiolus and Allamanda Physical Information
Gladiolus and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Allamanda are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Gladiolus and Allamanda
Care of Gladiolus and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth 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 Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.