Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Tree
Types
Summer Damasks, Autumn Damasks
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
gardens
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Rash
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Rosa × damascena
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Damask rose, rose of castile
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
जामदानी गुलाब
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Damaszener-Rosen
Crapemyrtle
In French
Le rosier de Damas
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Rosa de Damasco, Rosa de Castilla
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
δαμασκηνό τριαντάφυλλο
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
rosa damascena
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Róża damasceńska
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
surrexit Damascum
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Damask Rose and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Damask Rose and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Damask Rose and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Damask Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Damask Rose is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Damask Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Damask Rose and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Damask Rose and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Damask Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Damask Rose and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Damask Rose flower color: Pink
Damask Rose leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Damask Rose and Crapemyrtle
Care of Damask Rose and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Damask Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Damask Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.