Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant
Origin
United States, Mexico
Europe
Types
Not Available
Beau Narcisse, Belle de Crécy, Cardinal de Richelieu, Charles de Milles, Complicata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
H1, H2, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vine/Liana
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Ivory
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Pink, Light Blue, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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
Leaves, Vines
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Rosa gallica
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Gallic rose, French rose, rose of Provins
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
फ्रेंच गुलाब
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Essig-Rose
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Rosa gallica
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Rosa gallica
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Rosa gallica
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Rosa-rubra
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Róża francuska
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Gallica rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Rosa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and French Rose
Season and care of Boston Ivy and French Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and French Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and French Rose season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for French Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Boston Ivy and French Rose Physical Information
Boston Ivy and French Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas French Rose height is 110.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and French Rose are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
French Rose flower color: Light Pink
- French Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Boston Ivy and French Rose
Care of Boston Ivy and French Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering and French Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.