Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
Rosa canina
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Dog Rose
In Hindi
Gazania
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
Gazania
Heckenrose
In French
Gazania
Dog Rose
In Spanish
Gazania
Perro se levantó
In Greek
Gazania
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
Gazania
Dog Rose
In Polish
Gazania
Dzika róża
In Latin
Gazania
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gazania and Dog Rose
Season and care of Gazania and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Dog Rose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
Gazania and Dog Rose Physical Information
Gazania and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Dog Rose are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Gazania and Dog Rose
Care of Gazania and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.