About Blackberry and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Blackberry

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

About Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Blackberry

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Fruit

Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub

Origin

Hybrid origin

Not Available

Types

Not Available

Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge

Number of Varieties

Not Available

99+

Habitat

ditches, vacant lots, wastelands

gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-9

5-9

AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm

99+

400.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

120.00 cm

99+

300.00 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Non Fruiting Plant

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green, Yellow

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Green, Pink

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Gold, Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

Palmate

Ovate and toothed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water frequently while growing

It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Aphids, bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Lily Beetle, Red blotch

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Yes

Edible Fruit

Yes

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Yes

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Deers

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing

no allergic reactions

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C

anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges

Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RUBUS 'Apache'

Hibiscus syriacus

Common Name

Blackberry

Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea

In Hindi

ब्लैकबेरी

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

In German

Brombeere

Rose von Sharon Hibiscus

In French

la mûre

Rose de Sharon Hibiscus

In Spanish

Mora

Rosa de Siria Hibiscus

In Greek

Βατόμουρο

Rose της Sharon Hibiscus

In Portuguese

Amora preta

Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus

In Polish

Jeżyna

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

In Latin

Etiam

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Malvales

Family

Rosaceae

Malvaceae

Genus

Rubus

Hibiscus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rubeae

Malveae

Subfamily

Rosoideae

Malvoideae

Number of Species

375

99+

Not Available

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Properties of Blackberry and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Blackberry and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Blackberry and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus. Blackberry doesn't have thorns and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Blackberry does not have fragrant flowers. Blackberry has allergic reactions like Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses and sneezing and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus has allergic reactions like Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blackberry and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Blackberry and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Season and care of Blackberry and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Blackberry and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackberry season is Summer and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Summer. The type of soil for Blackberry is Loam and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.

Blackberry and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information

Blackberry and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Blackberry height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blackberry and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:

Blackberry flower color: White
Blackberry leaf color: Green
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow

Care of Blackberry and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Care of Blackberry and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Blackberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.