Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Central America, North America
Central Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Dark Purple, Pink, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Dark Blue, orange brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
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
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible dye
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
Rosa Gallica
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Rose of Provins, Gallic Rose, French Rose
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
Gallica Rose
In German
Wunderblume
Gallica Rose
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Gallica Rose
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Gallica Rose
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Gallica Rose
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Gallica Rose
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Gallica Rose
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Gallica Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Gallic Rose
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Gallic Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Gallic Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Gallic Rose season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Gallic Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Gallic Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Gallic Rose Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Gallic Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Gallic Rose height is 50.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Gallic Rose are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Gallic Rose flower color: Dark Purple, Pink and Purple
- Gallic Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Gallic Rose
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Gallic Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Gallic Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa 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.
