Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Insects
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Rosa canina
Primula elatior
Common Name
Dog Rose
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
Oxlip
In German
Heckenrose
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Dog Rose
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Perro se levantó
Primula elatior
In Greek
Dog Rose
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Dog Rose
Oxlip
In Polish
Dzika róża
Oxlip
In Latin
cynorrhodon
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Properties of Dog Rose and Oxlip
Wondering what are the properties of Dog Rose and Oxlip? We provide you with everything About Dog Rose and Oxlip. Dog Rose has thorns and Oxlip 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 Oxlip 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 Oxlip and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dog Rose and Oxlip
Season and care of Dog Rose and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Dog Rose and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dog Rose season is Spring and Summer and Oxlip season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dog Rose is Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dog Rose and Oxlip Physical Information
Dog Rose and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Dog Rose and Oxlip are as follows:
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Dog Rose and Oxlip
Care of Dog Rose and Oxlip 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 Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.