Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
along watercourse
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Disc shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Keep immersed in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Frost, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Not Available
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
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CORNUS alternifolia
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
Common Name
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
In Hindi
Cornus
पानी लिली
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Riesen- Seerose
In French
Cornus
géant nénuphar
In Spanish
Cornus alternifolia
lirio de agua
In Portuguese
Cornus
waterlily
In Polish
Dereń
Lilia wodna
In Latin
Cornus
ingens aqua lilium,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Cornales
Nymphaeales
Family
Cornaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Giant Waterlily
Season and care of Pagoda Dogwood and Giant Waterlily is important to know. While considering everything about Pagoda Dogwood and Giant Waterlily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic and for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral.
Pagoda Dogwood and Giant Waterlily Physical Information
Pagoda Dogwood and Giant Waterlily physical information is very important for comparison. Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm. The color specification of Pagoda Dogwood and Giant Waterlily are as follows:
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Giant Waterlily
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Giant Waterlily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pagoda Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough and Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.