Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Citrus sinensis
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Orange 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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Acidic Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Orange, Valencia Orange
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Valencia-orange
In French
Rocket Dame
orange de Valence
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Naranja Valencia
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Valencia Orange
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Valencia Laranja
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Valencia Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Aliquam Valencia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Citreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Valencia Orange
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Valencia Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Valencia Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Valencia Orange season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Valencia Orange Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Valencia Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Valencia Orange are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Valencia Orange
Care of Dame's Rocket and Valencia Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valencia Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.