Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Carissa Carandas
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval to roundish
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Rash
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa blanda
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
smooth rose, prairie rose, wild rose, meadow rose
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
Rosa blanda
नेटाल बेर
In German
Rosa blanda
Natal Plum
In French
Rosa blanda
natal Plum
In Spanish
Rosa blanda
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
ροζ μίγμα
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
Rosa blanda
Natal Plum
In Polish
Rosa blanda
Natal Plum
In Latin
Rosa blanda
Natal Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Carisseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Rose and Natal Plum
Season and care of Meadow Rose and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Rose and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Rose is Loam, Sand and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Rose and Natal Plum Physical Information
Meadow Rose and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Rose and Natal Plum are as follows:
Meadow Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple and White
Meadow Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Rose and Natal Plum
Care of Meadow Rose and Natal Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.