Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Tabebuia
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Tabebuia
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Tabebuia
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Tabebuia
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Tabebuia
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Tabebuia
Hesperis Rocket
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Tabebuia and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Tabebuia and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tabebuia and Dame's Rocket
Care of Tabebuia and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.