Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Summer Damasks, Autumn Damasks
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Rash
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
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, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Rosa × damascena
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Damask rose, rose of castile
Nutmeg
In Hindi
जामदानी गुलाब
जायफल
In German
Damaszener-Rosen
Muskatnuss
In French
Le rosier de Damas
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Rosa de Damasco, Rosa de Castilla
nuez moscada
In Greek
δαμασκηνό τριαντάφυλλο
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
rosa damascena
noz-moscada
In Polish
Róża damasceńska
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
surrexit Damascum
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Damask Rose and Nutmeg
Season and care of Damask Rose and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Damask Rose and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Damask Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Damask Rose is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Damask Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Damask Rose and Nutmeg Physical Information
Damask Rose and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Damask Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Damask Rose and Nutmeg are as follows:
Damask Rose flower color: Pink
Damask Rose leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Damask Rose and Nutmeg
Care of Damask Rose and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Damask Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Damask Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.