Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
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
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, 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, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
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
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Carissia
Rose
In French
carissa
Se leva
In Greek
carissa
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
carissa
Rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Carissa and Rose
Season and care of Carissa and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa is Loam, Sand and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Carissa and Rose Physical Information
Carissa and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa and Rose are as follows:
Carissa flower color: White
Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Carissa and Rose
Care of Carissa and 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 Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.