Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Summer Damasks, Autumn Damasks
Perennial
Habitat
gardens
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Rosa × damascena
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Damask rose, rose of castile
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
जामदानी गुलाब
African Iris
In German
Damaszener-Rosen
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Le rosier de Damas
African Iris
In Spanish
Rosa de Damasco, Rosa de Castilla
Iris africano
In Greek
δαμασκηνό τριαντάφυλλο
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
rosa damascena
Iris africano
In Polish
Róża damasceńska
Afryki Iris
In Latin
surrexit Damascum
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Damask Rose and African Iris
Season and care of Damask Rose and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Damask Rose and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Damask Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Damask Rose is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Damask Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Damask Rose and African Iris Physical Information
Damask Rose and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Damask Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Damask Rose and African Iris are as follows:
Damask Rose flower color: Pink
Damask Rose leaf color: Green and Gray Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Damask Rose and African Iris
Care of Damask Rose and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Damask Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Damask Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.