Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Europe, Southern Europe
Central America, Mexico
Types
-
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Dark Purple, Pink, Purple
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, orange brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Rash
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Rosa Gallica
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Rose of Provins, Gallic Rose, French Rose
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
Gallica Rose
Mousemelon
In German
Gallica Rose
Maus Melone
In French
Gallica Rose
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Gallica Rose
Mousemelon
In Greek
Gallica Rose
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Gallica Rose
melão rato
In Polish
Gallica Rose
mysz melona
In Latin
Gallica Rose
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Gallic Rose and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Gallic Rose and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Gallic Rose and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gallic Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gallic Rose is Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Gallic Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Gallic Rose and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Gallic Rose and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Gallic Rose height is 50.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Gallic Rose and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Gallic Rose flower color: Dark Purple, Pink and Purple
Gallic Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Gallic Rose and Mouse Melon
Care of Gallic Rose and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gallic Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Gallic Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.