Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
California, Caribbean, Mexico
South America
Types
Not Available
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, Foot Hills, Woodlands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not available
not provided
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Variety of colors
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray, Gray Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
Rosa californica
Petunia
Common Name
California wildrose, California rose
Petunia
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया गुलाब
Petunia
In German
Kalifornische Hecken-Rose
Petunie
In French
Le rosier de Californie
Pétunia
In Spanish
Rosa californica
Petunia
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια αυξήθηκε
πετούνια
In Portuguese
California aumentou
Petúnia
In Polish
California róży
Petunia
In Latin
California resurrexit
Petunia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of California Rose and Petunia
Wondering what are the properties of California Rose and Petunia? We provide you with everything About California Rose and Petunia. California Rose has thorns and Petunia doesn't have thorns. Also California Rose does not have fragrant flowers. California Rose has allergic reactions like Rash and Petunia has allergic reactions like Rash. 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 California Rose and Petunia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of California Rose and Petunia
Season and care of California Rose and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about California Rose and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Petunia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for California Rose is Loam, Sand and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for California Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Petunia is Neutral.
California Rose and Petunia Physical Information
California Rose and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. California Rose height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of California Rose and Petunia are as follows:
California Rose flower color: Variety of colors
California Rose leaf color: Gray and Gray Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of California Rose and Petunia
Care of California Rose and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer California Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.