Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
  
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Central America, North America
  
Types
Summer Damasks, Autumn Damasks
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens
  
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
7-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink
  
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Black, Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Egg-shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Do not water excessively
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut back old stems to the ground
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
  
Aphids, Slugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Bees, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Rash
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Edible dye
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
Rosa × damascena
  
Mirabilis jalapa
  
Common Name
Damask rose, rose of castile
  
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
  
In Hindi
जामदानी गुलाब
  
Mirabilis jalapa
  
In German
Damaszener-Rosen
  
Wunderblume
  
In French
Le rosier de Damas
  
Belle-de-nuit
  
In Spanish
Rosa de Damasco, Rosa de Castilla
  
Dondiego de noche
  
In Greek
δαμασκηνό τριαντάφυλλο
  
mirabilis Jalapa
  
In Portuguese
rosa damascena
  
Maravilha
  
In Polish
Róża damasceńska
  
mirabilis Jalapa
  
In Latin
surrexit Damascum
  
mirabilis Ja-
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Nyctaginaceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Mirabilis
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Damask Rose and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Damask Rose and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Damask Rose and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Damask Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Damask Rose is Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Damask Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Damask Rose and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Damask Rose and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Damask Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Damask Rose and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Damask Rose flower color: Pink
Damask Rose leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Damask Rose and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Damask Rose and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Damask Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Damask Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.