Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Jonathan apple, fuji apple
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Vomiting
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
MALUS domestica 'Ginger Gold'
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Apple, Ginger Gold Apple, Yellow Eating Apple
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
सुनहरा सेब
In German
Rockets Freifrau
goldener Apfel
In French
Rocket Dame
pomme d'Or
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
manzana dorada
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
χρυσό μήλο
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
maçã Dourada
In Polish
Rocket Dame
złote jabłko
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
aureum pomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Ginger Gold Apple
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Ginger Gold Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Ginger Gold Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Ginger Gold Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ginger Gold Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginger Gold Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Ginger Gold Apple Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Ginger Gold Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ginger Gold Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Ginger Gold Apple are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ginger Gold Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Ginger Gold Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Ginger Gold Apple
Care of Dame's Rocket and Ginger Gold Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ginger Gold Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ginger Gold Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.