Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
R. chinensis var. chinensis, R. chinensis var. spontanea,R. chinensis var. semperflorens
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Rosa chinensis
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
China Rose, Chinese rose
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
चीनी गुलाब
In German
Applemint Baum
Rosa chinensis
In French
Applemint Arbre
Rosier de Chine
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Rosa chinensis
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Rosa chinensis
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
chinese Rose
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Chińska róża
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Chinese rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Applemint and China Rose
Season and care of Applemint and China Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and China Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and China Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for China Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for China Rose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and China Rose Physical Information
Applemint and China Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available whereas China Rose height is 130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and China Rose are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
China Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- China Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Applemint and China Rose
Care of Applemint and China Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.