Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Melissa, Sachet
R. chinensis var. chinensis, R. chinensis var. spontanea,R. chinensis var. semperflorens
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
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
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Rosa chinensis
Common Name
English Lavender
China Rose, Chinese rose
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
चीनी गुलाब
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Rosa chinensis
In French
Lavande anglaise
Rosier de Chine
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
Rosa chinensis
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
Rosa chinensis
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
chinese Rose
In Polish
English Lavender
Chińska róża
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
Chinese rosa
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of English Lavender and China Rose
Season and care of English Lavender and China Rose is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and China Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for China Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for China Rose is Neutral, Alkaline.
English Lavender and China Rose Physical Information
English Lavender and China Rose physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas China Rose height is 130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and China Rose are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
China Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- China Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of English Lavender and China Rose
Care of English Lavender and China Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches and China Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer China Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.