Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Rocky areas, Scrubs
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Cardiac
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Incense, Repellent, Used as a dye
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest'
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Prostrate Rosemary, Rosemary
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
गुलमेंहदी
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Rosmarin
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
Rosmarinus officinalis
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
Alecrim
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
prostrate rosemary
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
Rozmaryn lekarski
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
Rosmarinus officinalis
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
prostrate rosemary
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Rosmarinus
Bauhinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Prostrate Rosemary and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Prostrate Rosemary and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prostrate Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Loam, Sand and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Prostrate Rosemary and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Prostrate Rosemary and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Prostrate Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Prostrate Rosemary and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Prostrate Rosemary flower color: Blue and Lavender
Prostrate Rosemary leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender and Violet
- Hong Kong Orchid Tree leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prostrate Rosemary pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hong Kong Orchid Tree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Prostrate Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.