Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
-
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Fruit
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
PRUNUS cerasus
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Sour cherry
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Sauerkirsche
In French
Rocket Dame
Prunus cerasus
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Prunus cerasus
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Sour cherry
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Ginja
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Wiśnia pospolita
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Prunus cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Sour Cherry
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Sour Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Sour Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Sour Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sour Cherry is Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Sour Cherry Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Sour Cherry are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sour Cherry flower color: White
- Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Sour Cherry
Care of Dame's Rocket and Sour Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.