Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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 rubiginosa
Common Name
Limequat
Rose
In French
Limequat
Se leva
In Greek
Limequat
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Limequat
Rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Limequat and Rose
Season and care of Limequat and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Limequat and Rose Physical Information
Limequat and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Rose are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Limequat and Rose
Care of Limequat and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and 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 Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.