Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Blue Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bugs
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
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, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
Rosa glauca
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
In Hindi
boxberry
red leaved rose
In German
boxberry
Rotblatt-Rose
In French
boxberry
Rosa glauca
In Spanish
boxberry
Rosa glauca
In Greek
boxberry
Rosa glauca
In Portuguese
boxberry
Róża czerwonawa
In Polish
boxberry
Róża czerwonawa
In Latin
Burning
Rosa glauca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Boxberry and Redleaf Rose
Season and care of Boxberry and Redleaf Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Redleaf Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Redleaf Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxberry and Redleaf Rose Physical Information
Boxberry and Redleaf Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Redleaf Rose are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
- Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Boxberry and Redleaf Rose
Care of Boxberry and Redleaf Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.