Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Europe, Southern Europe
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Dark Purple, Pink, Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, orange brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Rosa Gallica
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
Rose of Provins, Gallic Rose, French Rose
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In Hindi
Gallica Rose
bay laurel
In German
Gallica Rose
Lorbeer
In French
Gallica Rose
laurier
In Spanish
Gallica Rose
laurel
In Greek
Gallica Rose
δάφνη
In Portuguese
Gallica Rose
louro
In Polish
Gallica Rose
wawrzynu
In Latin
Gallica Rose
sinus laurus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Rosaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gallic Rose and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Gallic Rose and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Gallic Rose and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gallic Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gallic Rose is Loam, Sand and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gallic Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gallic Rose and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Gallic Rose and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Gallic Rose height is 50.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Gallic Rose and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Gallic Rose flower color: Dark Purple, Pink and Purple
Gallic Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gallic Rose and Bay Laurel
Care of Gallic Rose and Bay Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gallic Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Gallic Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
