Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Beau Narcisse, Belle de Crécy, Cardinal de Richelieu, Charles de Milles, Complicata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Pink, Light Blue, Gray Green
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires a lot of watering, 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, 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
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bugs
Allergy
Vomiting
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
Rosa gallica
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Gallic rose, French rose, rose of Provins
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
फ्रेंच गुलाब
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Essig-Rose
In French
Rocket Dame
Rosa gallica
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Rosa gallica
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Rosa gallica
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Rosa-rubra
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Róża francuska
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Gallica rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and French Rose
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and French Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and French Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and French Rose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for French Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for French Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and French Rose Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and French Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas French Rose height is 110.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and French Rose are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
French Rose flower color: Light Pink
- French Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and French Rose
Care of Dame's Rocket and French Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and French Rose 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 French Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.