Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
United States
Types
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings
Cuttings
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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, Partial 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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Flowers
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
Rosa blanda
Common Name
cherry laurel, common laurel
smooth rose, prairie rose, wild rose, meadow rose
In Hindi
English laurel
Rosa blanda
In German
Lorbeerkirsche
Rosa blanda
In French
Laurier-cerise
Rosa blanda
In Spanish
Prunus laurocerasus
Rosa blanda
In Greek
Prunus laurocerasus
ροζ μίγμα
In Portuguese
Prunus laurocerasus
Rosa blanda
In Polish
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
Rosa blanda
In Latin
Prunus padus
Rosa blanda
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Laurel and Meadow Rose
Season and care of English Laurel and Meadow Rose is important to know. While considering everything about English Laurel and Meadow Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Laurel is Clay, Loam and for Meadow Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
English Laurel and Meadow Rose Physical Information
English Laurel and Meadow Rose physical information is very important for comparison. English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Meadow Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of English Laurel and Meadow Rose are as follows:
English Laurel flower color: White
English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple and White
- Meadow Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of English Laurel and Meadow Rose
Care of English Laurel and Meadow Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow 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 Meadow Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.