Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Europe
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Beau Narcisse, Belle de Crécy, Cardinal de Richelieu, Charles de Milles, Complicata
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Pink, Light Blue, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires a lot of watering, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Bugs
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
Rosa gallica
Common Name
Black Currant
Gallic rose, French rose, rose of Provins
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
फ्रेंच गुलाब
In German
Carandas
Essig-Rose
In French
karondas
Rosa gallica
In Spanish
karondas
Rosa gallica
In Greek
karondas
Rosa gallica
In Portuguese
karondas
Rosa-rubra
In Polish
karondas
Róża francuska
In Latin
karondas
Gallica rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and French Rose
Season and care of Karonda and French Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and French Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and French Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for French Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and French Rose Physical Information
Karonda and French Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas French Rose height is 110.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and French Rose are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
French Rose flower color: Light Pink
- French Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Karonda and French Rose
Care of Karonda and French Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and French Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
