Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Africa, Madagascar
America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta, Rose
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Grown for shade
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
DOMBEYA wallichii
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Pinkball, Pink ball tree, Tropical hydrangea
Verbena
In Hindi
Pink Ball Tree
verbena
In German
Pink Ball Tree
Eisenkraut
In French
Pink Ball Tree
verveine
In Spanish
Pink Ball Tree
Verbena
In Greek
Pink Ball Tree
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Pink Ball Tree
verbena
In Polish
Dombeja Wallicha
werbena
In Latin
Pink Ball Tree
Grindelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dombeyoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Ball Tree and Verbena
Season and care of Pink Ball Tree and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ball Tree and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ball Tree season is Spring and Winter and Verbena season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ball Tree is Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Pink Ball Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Pink Ball Tree and Verbena Physical Information
Pink Ball Tree and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ball Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Pink Ball Tree and Verbena are as follows:
Pink Ball Tree flower color: Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta and Rose
Pink Ball Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pink Ball Tree and Verbena
Care of Pink Ball Tree and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ball Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Pink Ball Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.