Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
R. chinensis var. chinensis, R. chinensis var. spontanea,R. chinensis var. semperflorens
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full 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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Flowers
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
Rosa chinensis
Common Name
cherry laurel, common laurel
China Rose, Chinese rose
In Hindi
English laurel
चीनी गुलाब
In German
Lorbeerkirsche
Rosa chinensis
In French
Laurier-cerise
Rosier de Chine
In Spanish
Prunus laurocerasus
Rosa chinensis
In Greek
Prunus laurocerasus
Rosa chinensis
In Portuguese
Prunus laurocerasus
chinese Rose
In Polish
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
Chińska róża
In Latin
Prunus padus
Chinese rosa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Season and Care of English Laurel and China Rose
Season and care of English Laurel and China Rose is important to know. While considering everything about English Laurel and China Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Laurel is Clay, Loam and for China Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral and for China Rose is Neutral, Alkaline.
English Laurel and China Rose Physical Information
English Laurel and China Rose physical information is very important for comparison. English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas China Rose height is 130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of English Laurel and China Rose are as follows:
English Laurel flower color: White
English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
China Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- China Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of English Laurel and China Rose
Care of English Laurel and China Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer English Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.