Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America
Types
Crystal Imperial , Double Delight , Elina , Precious Platinum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Baby Pink, Black, Blue, Blue Violet, Creamy Yellow, Dark Blue, Deep Pink, Deep Red, Lavender, Light Yellow, Lilac, Not Available, Pale White, Pale Yellow, Purple, Red
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong to lance-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Water during dry weather
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, dieback, Leaf rust, Powdery mildew, rose leaf-rolling sawfly
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
Part of Plant Used
stalk
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Edible syrup, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ROSA 'Americana'
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
Common Name
Americana Hybrid Tea Rose, Hybrid Tea Rose
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
In Hindi
संकर चाय गुलाब
Mexican Heather
In German
Teehybride
Mexican Heather
In French
Hybride de thé
Mexicaine Heather
In Spanish
Híbrido de té
Heather mexicana
In Greek
Hybrid tea rose
Μεξικού Heather
In Portuguese
Hybrid tea rose
Mexican Heather
In Polish
Hybrid tea rose
Mexican Heather
In Latin
Hybrid tea rose
Mexicanus Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Lythroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hybrid Tea Rose and Mexican Heather
Season and care of Hybrid Tea Rose and Mexican Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Tea Rose and Mexican Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Tea Rose season is Summer and Fall and Mexican Heather season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Tea Rose is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Tea Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hybrid Tea Rose and Mexican Heather Physical Information
Hybrid Tea Rose and Mexican Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Tea Rose height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Tea Rose and Mexican Heather are as follows:
Hybrid Tea Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Black, Blue, Blue Violet, Creamy Yellow, Dark Blue, Deep Pink, Deep Red, Lavender, Light Yellow, Lilac, Not Available, Pale White, Pale Yellow, Purple and Red
Hybrid Tea Rose leaf color: Not Available
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Hybrid Tea Rose and Mexican Heather
Care of Hybrid Tea Rose and Mexican Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Tea Rose pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Hybrid Tea Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.