Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Carissa Carandas
Summer Damasks, Autumn Damasks
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to roundish
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
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
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mildly Toxic
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Rosa × damascena
Common Name
Large Num-Num
Damask rose, rose of castile
In Hindi
नेटाल बेर
जामदानी गुलाब
In German
Natal Plum
Damaszener-Rosen
In French
natal Plum
Le rosier de Damas
In Spanish
Ciruela Natal
Rosa de Damasco, Rosa de Castilla
In Greek
Natal Plum
δαμασκηνό τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Natal Plum
rosa damascena
In Polish
Natal Plum
Róża damasceńska
In Latin
Natal Plum
surrexit Damascum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Carisseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Natal Plum and Damask Rose
Wondering what are the properties of Natal Plum and Damask Rose? We provide you with everything About Natal Plum and Damask Rose. Natal Plum has thorns and Damask Rose doesn't have thorns. Also Natal Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Natal Plum has allergic reactions like Mildly Toxic and Damask Rose has allergic reactions like Mildly Toxic. 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 Natal Plum and Damask Rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Natal Plum and Damask Rose
Season and care of Natal Plum and Damask Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Natal Plum and Damask Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Damask Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand and for Damask Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Damask Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Natal Plum and Damask Rose Physical Information
Natal Plum and Damask Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Damask Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Natal Plum and Damask Rose are as follows:
Natal Plum flower color: White
Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Damask Rose flower color: Pink
- Damask Rose leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Natal Plum and Damask Rose
Care of Natal Plum and Damask Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Damask Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Damask Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.