Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
China, Korea
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Carissa holly
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
Rocket Dame
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Brassicales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Carissa Holly and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Carissa Holly and Dame's Rocket
Care of Carissa Holly and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.