Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
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Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Vomiting
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
-
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Spanish Shawl
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Heterocentron
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Heterocentron
In French
Rocket Dame
Heterocentron
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Heterocentron
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Heterocentron
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Heterocentron
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Heterocentron
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Heterocentron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Myrtales
Family
Brassicaceae
Melastomataceae
Genus
Hesperis
Heterocentron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Spanish Shawl
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Spanish Shawl season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Spanish Shawl Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Spanish Shawl are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
- Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Spanish Shawl
Care of Dame's Rocket and Spanish Shawl include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.