Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Western China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Disease free, Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
Rosa filipes
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
Kiftsgate Rose
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
Kiftsgate Rose
Bluewings
In German
Kiftsgate Rose
Bluewings
In French
Kiftsgate Rose
Bluewings
In Spanish
Kiftsgate Rose
Bluewings
In Greek
Kiftsgate Rose
Bluewings
In Portuguese
Kiftsgate Rose
Bluewings
In Polish
Kiftsgate Rose
Bluewings
In Latin
Kiftsgate Rose
Bluewings
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Linderniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Bluewings
Season and care of Kiftsgate Rose and Bluewings is important to know. While considering everything about Kiftsgate Rose and Bluewings Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiftsgate Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bluewings season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiftsgate Rose is Loam, Sand and for Bluewings is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiftsgate Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluewings is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiftsgate Rose and Bluewings Physical Information
Kiftsgate Rose and Bluewings physical information is very important for comparison. Kiftsgate Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Bluewings height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Kiftsgate Rose and Bluewings are as follows:
Kiftsgate Rose flower color: White
Kiftsgate Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Bluewings flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Bluewings leaf color: Green
Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Bluewings
Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Bluewings include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiftsgate Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluewings pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kiftsgate Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluewings needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.