Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Central America, Northern America
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Not Available
Habitat
Islands
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, 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, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Rosa woodsii
Common Name
Enkianthus
Woods Rose, Interior Rose
In Hindi
Enkianthus
Woods Rose
In German
Enkianthus
Woods Rose
In French
Enkianthus
Woods Rose
In Spanish
Enkianthus
Woods Rose
In Greek
Enkianthus
Woods Rose
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Woods Rose
In Polish
Enkianthus
Woods Rose
In Latin
Enkianthus
Woods Rose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Woods Rose
Season and care of Enkianthus and Woods Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Woods Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Woods Rose season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Woods Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Woods Rose is Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Woods Rose Physical Information
Enkianthus and Woods Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Woods Rose are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Woods Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink and White
- Woods Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Enkianthus and Woods Rose
Care of Enkianthus and Woods Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Woods Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.