Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Western China
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Habitat
All sorts of environments
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Never Over-water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
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
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Rash
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Root bark
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
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Rosa filipes
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Kiftsgate Rose
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
Kiftsgate Rose
fleeceflower
In German
Kiftsgate Rose
fleeceflower
In French
Kiftsgate Rose
fleeceflower
In Spanish
Kiftsgate Rose
Polygonum affine
In Greek
Kiftsgate Rose
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
Kiftsgate Rose
fleeceflower
In Polish
Kiftsgate Rose
fleeceflower
In Latin
Kiftsgate Rose
fleeceflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Unknown
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Kiftsgate Rose and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Kiftsgate Rose and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiftsgate Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fleeceflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiftsgate Rose is Loam, Sand and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiftsgate Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiftsgate Rose and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Kiftsgate Rose and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Kiftsgate Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kiftsgate Rose and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Kiftsgate Rose flower color: White
Kiftsgate Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Fleeceflower
Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Fleeceflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiftsgate Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fleeceflower pruning is done 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 Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.