Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
-
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
-
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, 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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Rosa glauca
Common Name
Limequat
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
In Hindi
Limequat
red leaved rose
In German
Limequat
Rotblatt-Rose
In French
Limequat
Rosa glauca
In Spanish
Limequat
Rosa glauca
In Greek
Limequat
Rosa glauca
In Portuguese
Limequat
Róża czerwonawa
In Polish
Limequat
Róża czerwonawa
In Latin
Limequat
Rosa glauca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Limequat and Redleaf Rose
Season and care of Limequat and Redleaf Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Redleaf Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Redleaf Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Limequat and Redleaf Rose Physical Information
Limequat and Redleaf Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Redleaf Rose are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
- Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Limequat and Redleaf Rose
Care of Limequat and Redleaf Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.