Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Australia
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Vomiting
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
बोतल ट्री
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Flaschenbaum
In French
Rocket Dame
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Malvales
Family
Brassicaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Hesperis
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Dame's Rocket and Bottle Tree
Care of Dame's Rocket and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.