Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern America, Northern Europe
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
shores, Shores of rivers or lakes
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 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
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Baby Pink, Not Available, Pink, Red
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong to lance-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Rosa rugosa
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
Common Name
Ramanas Rose, Japanese Rose, Rugosa Rose
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
In Hindi
Japanese Rose
Mexican Heather
In German
Japanese Rose
Mexican Heather
In French
Japanese Rose
Mexicaine Heather
In Spanish
Japanese Rose
Heather mexicana
In Greek
Γιαπωνέζικο Τριαντάφυλλο
Μεξικού Heather
In Portuguese
Japanese Rose
Mexican Heather
In Polish
Japanese Rose
Mexican Heather
In Latin
Japanese Rose
Mexicanus Heather
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cistaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lythroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Rose and Mexican Heather
Season and care of Japanese Rose and Mexican Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Rose and Mexican Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Rose season is Spring and Summer and Mexican Heather season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Japanese Rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Rose and Mexican Heather Physical Information
Japanese Rose and Mexican Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm. The color specification of Japanese Rose and Mexican Heather are as follows:
Japanese Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Not Available, Pink and Red
Japanese Rose leaf color: Green
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Japanese Rose and Mexican Heather
Care of Japanese Rose and Mexican Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Rose pruning is done 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 Japanese 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.