Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Shrub
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Well drained
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
common hazel
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
contorted filbert
In German
Rockets Freifrau
contorted filbert
In French
Rocket Dame
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Rocket Dame
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Contorted Filbert season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Contorted Filbert
Care of Dame's Rocket and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.