Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant
Grass
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe
Types
Beau Narcisse, Belle de Crécy, Cardinal de Richelieu, Charles de Milles, Complicata
Arundo, Carrizo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink, Light Blue, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, 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
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Sap
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
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Rosa gallica
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Gallic rose, French rose, rose of Provins
Giant Reed
In Hindi
फ्रेंच गुलाब
नरकट
In German
Essig-Rose
Pfahlrohr
In French
Rosa gallica
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Rosa gallica
Arundo donax
In Greek
Rosa gallica
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Rosa-rubra
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Róża francuska
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Gallica rosa
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of French Rose and Giant Reed
Season and care of French Rose and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about French Rose and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Giant Reed season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for French Rose is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
French Rose and Giant Reed Physical Information
French Rose and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. French Rose height is 110.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of French Rose and Giant Reed are as follows:
French Rose flower color: Light Pink
French Rose leaf color: Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of French Rose and Giant Reed
Care of French Rose and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.