Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central Europe, Southern Europe
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Dark Purple, Pink, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, orange brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Rosa Gallica
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Rose of Provins, Gallic Rose, French Rose
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Gallica Rose
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Gallica Rose
In French
Colchique d'automne
Gallica Rose
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Gallica Rose
In Greek
meadow saffron
Gallica Rose
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Gallica Rose
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Gallica Rose
In Latin
autumnale
Gallica Rose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Gallic Rose
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Gallic Rose? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Gallic Rose. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Gallic Rose doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Gallic Rose has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Meadow Saffron and Gallic Rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Gallic Rose
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Gallic Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Gallic Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Gallic Rose season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Gallic Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Gallic Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Gallic Rose Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Gallic Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Gallic Rose height is 50.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Gallic Rose are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Gallic Rose flower color: Dark Purple, Pink and Purple
- Gallic Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Gallic Rose
Care of Meadow Saffron and Gallic Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Gallic Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gallic Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.