Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Texas
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Bugs
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
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
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
Rosa glauca
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
red leaved rose
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Rotblatt-Rose
In French
Mexican primrose
Rosa glauca
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Rosa glauca
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Rosa glauca
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Róża czerwonawa
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Róża czerwonawa
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Rosa glauca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Redleaf Rose
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Redleaf Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Redleaf Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Redleaf Rose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Redleaf Rose Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Redleaf Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Redleaf Rose are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
- Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Redleaf Rose
Care of Mexican primrose and Redleaf Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.