Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western China
Japan
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Rosa filipes
CALANTHE discolor
Common Name
Kiftsgate Rose
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
In Hindi
Kiftsgate Rose
Ground Orchid
In German
Kiftsgate Rose
Ground Orchid
In French
Kiftsgate Rose
Ground Orchid
In Spanish
Kiftsgate Rose
Ground Orchid
In Greek
Kiftsgate Rose
Ground Orchid
In Portuguese
Kiftsgate Rose
Ground Orchid
In Polish
Kiftsgate Rose
Ground Orchid
In Latin
Kiftsgate Rose
Ground Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Arethuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Ground Orchid
Season and care of Kiftsgate Rose and Ground Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Kiftsgate Rose and Ground Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiftsgate Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ground Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiftsgate Rose is Loam, Sand and for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiftsgate Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiftsgate Rose and Ground Orchid Physical Information
Kiftsgate Rose and Ground Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Kiftsgate Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kiftsgate Rose and Ground Orchid are as follows:
Kiftsgate Rose flower color: White
Kiftsgate Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
- Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Ground Orchid
Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Ground Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiftsgate Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Ground Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.