Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Central America, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
Rosa woodsii
Common Name
Winter heath
Woods Rose, Interior Rose
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Woods Rose
In German
Alpine Heath
Woods Rose
In French
Alpine Heath
Woods Rose
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Woods Rose
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Woods Rose
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Woods Rose
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Woods Rose
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Woods Rose
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ericeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Woods Rose
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Woods Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Woods Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Woods Rose season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Woods Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Woods Rose is Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Woods Rose Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Woods Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Woods Rose are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Woods Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink and White
- Woods Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Woods Rose
Care of Alpine Heath and Woods Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Woods Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.