Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Not available
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Rocket Dame
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Dame's Rocket and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.