Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Carissa Carandas
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oval to roundish
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Mildly Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Large Num-Num
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
नेटाल बेर
Hydrangea
In German
Natal Plum
Hortensie
In French
natal Plum
Hortensia
In Spanish
Ciruela Natal
Hortensia
In Greek
Natal Plum
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Natal Plum
Hortênsia
In Polish
Natal Plum
Hortensja
In Latin
Natal Plum
Hibiscus
Family
Apocynaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Season and Care of Natal Plum and Bugleweed
Season and care of Natal Plum and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Natal Plum and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Natal Plum and Bugleweed Physical Information
Natal Plum and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Natal Plum and Bugleweed are as follows:
Natal Plum flower color: White
Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Natal Plum and Bugleweed
Care of Natal Plum and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.