Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Beau Narcisse, Belle de Crécy, Cardinal de Richelieu, Charles de Milles, Complicata
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink, Light Blue, Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Rosa gallica
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Gallic rose, French rose, rose of Provins
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
फ्रेंच गुलाब
Bilimbi
In German
Essig-Rose
bilimbi
In French
Rosa gallica
bilimbi
In Spanish
Rosa gallica
bilimbi
In Greek
Rosa gallica
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Rosa-rubra
bilimbi
In Polish
Róża francuska
bilimbi
In Latin
Gallica rosa
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of French Rose and Bilimbi
Season and care of French Rose and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about French Rose and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Bilimbi season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for French Rose is Loam, Sand and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
French Rose and Bilimbi Physical Information
French Rose and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. French Rose height is 110.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of French Rose and Bilimbi are as follows:
French Rose flower color: Light Pink
French Rose leaf color: Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of French Rose and Bilimbi
Care of French Rose and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer French Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.