Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Blue Boy'
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Blue Boy Rosemary, Dwarf Rosemary, Rosemary
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In German
Hortensie
Breiapfelbaum
In French
Hortensia
Sapotillier
In Spanish
Hortensia
chicle
In Greek
υδραγεία
sapodilla
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
sapodilla
In Polish
Hortensja
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
Hibiscus
sapodilla
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Ericales
Family
Lamiaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Not Available
Abelia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sapotoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Rosemary and Sapodilla
Season and care of Dwarf Rosemary and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Rosemary and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Rosemary is Loam, Sand and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Dwarf Rosemary and Sapodilla Physical Information
Dwarf Rosemary and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Rosemary height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Rosemary and Sapodilla are as follows:
Dwarf Rosemary flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
Dwarf Rosemary leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Rosemary and Sapodilla
Care of Dwarf Rosemary and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Rosemary pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Dwarf Rosemary needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.