Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Nannyberry
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Nannyberry
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Nannyberry
Rockets Freifrau
In French
alisier
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Nannyberry
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Nannyberry
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Nannyberry
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Nannyberry
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Brassicales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Nannyberry and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nannyberry and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Nannyberry and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nannyberry and Dame's Rocket
Care of Nannyberry and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.