Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China
Southern Europe
Types
-
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Habitat
Upland
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
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
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Common Name
Daphne plant
Rock rose
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
रॉक गुलाब
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Zistrose
In French
plante Daphne
ciste
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
jara
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Rock Rose
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
esteva
In Polish
Daphne roślin
skała róży
In Latin
Daphne plant
CISTHOS
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Daphne and Rock rose
Wondering what are the properties of Daphne and Rock rose? We provide you with everything About Daphne and Rock rose. Daphne doesn't have thorns and Rock rose doesn't have thorns. Also Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Daphne has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Rock rose has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Daphne and Rock rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Daphne and Rock rose
Season and care of Daphne and Rock rose is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Rock rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rock rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Daphne and Rock rose Physical Information
Daphne and Rock rose physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Rock rose are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
- Rock rose leaf color: Green
Care of Daphne and Rock rose
Care of Daphne and Rock rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.