Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Shrub
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Abandonment, epilepsy, Fever, Gout, Leprosy, Skin irritation, Syphilis, Tooth ache, Ulcers
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALOTROPIS gigantea
Rosa canina
Common Name
Crown flower
Dog Rose
In Hindi
Crown flower
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
Crown Blume
Heckenrose
In French
fleur de la Couronne
Dog Rose
In Spanish
flor de la corona
Perro se levantó
In Greek
στέμμα λουλούδι
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
coroa da flor
Dog Rose
In Polish
korona kwiatu
Dzika róża
In Latin
flos florum
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crown Flower and Dog Rose
Season and care of Crown Flower and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Crown Flower and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crown Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dog Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crown Flower is Sand and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crown Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
Crown Flower and Dog Rose Physical Information
Crown Flower and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Crown Flower height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Crown Flower and Dog Rose are as follows:
Crown Flower flower color: Lavender
Crown Flower leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Crown Flower and Dog Rose
Care of Crown Flower and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crown Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Crown Flower 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.