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About Dog Rose and Franciscan Wallflower


About Franciscan Wallflower and Dog Rose


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia   
Southern Europe, Mediterranean   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods   
gardens, Grassland, Prairies   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
7-9   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
9-7   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Mat-forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
300.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
200.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White   
Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow, Yellow green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate   
Linear   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Wet Site   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged   
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer   
No fertilizers needed   

Pests and Diseases
Birds, Red blotch   
fungus, Insects, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Birds, Small mammals   
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting   
Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border   
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Rosa canina   
Erysimum franciscanum   

Common Name
Dog Rose   
Franciscan wallflower, San Francisco wallflower   

In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब   
Franciscan wallflower   

In German
Heckenrose   
Franziskaner Mauerblümchen   

In French
Dog Rose   
wallflower franciscaine   

In Spanish
Perro se levantó   
alhelí franciscana   

In Greek
Dog Rose   
Φραγκισκανών wallflower   

In Portuguese
Dog Rose   
wallflower Franciscan   

In Polish
Dzika róża   
wallflower Franciszkanów   

In Latin
cynorrhodon   
Francisci Wallflower   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Brassicales   

Family
Rosaceae   
Brassicaceae   

Genus
Rosa   
Erysimum   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
30   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Dog Rose and Franciscan Wallflower

Wondering what are the properties of Dog Rose and Franciscan Wallflower? We provide you with everything About Dog Rose and Franciscan Wallflower. Dog Rose has thorns and Franciscan Wallflower doesn't have thorns. Also Dog Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Dog Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Franciscan Wallflower has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and 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 Dog Rose and Franciscan Wallflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dog Rose and Franciscan Wallflower

Season and care of Dog Rose and Franciscan Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Dog Rose and Franciscan Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dog Rose season is Spring and Summer and Franciscan Wallflower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam and for Franciscan Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dog Rose is Alkaline and for Franciscan Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.

Dog Rose and Franciscan Wallflower Physical Information

Dog Rose and Franciscan Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Franciscan Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dog Rose and Franciscan Wallflower are as follows:

Care of Dog Rose and Franciscan Wallflower

Care of Dog Rose and Franciscan Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Franciscan Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Franciscan Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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