Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Africa
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Toxic
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa
Rosa canina
Common Name
Carissia
Dog Rose
In Hindi
Carissa
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
carissa
Heckenrose
In French
carissa
Dog Rose
In Spanish
carissa
Perro se levantó
In Greek
carissa
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
carissa
Dog Rose
In Polish
carissa
Dzika róża
In Latin
carissa
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Carisseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Carissa and Dog Rose
Season and care of Carissa and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dog Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa is Loam, Sand and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
Carissa and Dog Rose Physical Information
Carissa and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa and Dog Rose are as follows:
Carissa flower color: White
Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Carissa and Dog Rose
Care of Carissa and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.