Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
-
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Pear
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
नाशपाती
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Birne
In French
Rocket Dame
Poire
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Pera
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Pera
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Gruszka
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Pear
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Pear season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Dame's Rocket and Pear Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Pear are as follows:
Care of Dame's Rocket and Pear
Care of Dame's Rocket and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.