Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Mexico
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-10
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
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
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Rose
In Hindi
Philadelphus
गुलाब
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Rose
In French
Philadelphus
Se leva
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Rosa
In Greek
Philadelphus
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Rosa
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Róża
In Latin
Philadelphus
Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Rose
Season and care of Mock Orange and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Mock Orange and Rose Physical Information
Mock Orange and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Rose are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mock Orange and Rose
Care of Mock Orange and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.