Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
NASTURTIUM officinale
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Watercress
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Hydrangea
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Hortensie
In French
Rocket Dame
Hortensia
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Hortensia
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Hortênsia
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Hortensja
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Hibiscus
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Watercress
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Watercress is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Watercress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Watercress season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Watercress is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Watercress is Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Watercress Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Watercress physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Watercress height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Watercress are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Watercress flower color: White
- Watercress leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Watercress
Care of Dame's Rocket and Watercress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Watercress 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 Watercress needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.