Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Western Asia
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Vomiting
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
मीठी चेरी
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Süße Kirsche
In French
Rocket Dame
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Cereja doce
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Dame's Rocket and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Dame's Rocket and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Dame's Rocket and Sweet Cherry. Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Dame's Rocket does not have fragrant flowers. Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like Vomiting and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dame's Rocket and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Sweet Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Dame's Rocket and Sweet Cherry
Care of Dame's Rocket and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.