Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Central Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Carissa Carandas
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Dark Purple, Pink, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Dark Blue, orange brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light 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 Gallica
Common Name
Large Num-Num
Rose of Provins, Gallic Rose, French Rose
In Hindi
नेटाल बेर
Gallica Rose
In German
Natal Plum
Gallica Rose
In French
natal Plum
Gallica Rose
In Spanish
Ciruela Natal
Gallica Rose
In Greek
Natal Plum
Gallica Rose
In Portuguese
Natal Plum
Gallica Rose
In Polish
Natal Plum
Gallica Rose
In Latin
Natal Plum
Gallica Rose
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
Season and Care of Natal Plum and Gallic Rose
Season and care of Natal Plum and Gallic Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Natal Plum and Gallic Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gallic Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand and for Gallic Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Gallic Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Natal Plum and Gallic Rose Physical Information
Natal Plum and Gallic Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Gallic Rose height is 50.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Natal Plum and Gallic Rose are as follows:
Natal Plum flower color: White
Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Gallic Rose flower color: Dark Purple, Pink and Purple
- Gallic Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Natal Plum and Gallic Rose
Care of Natal Plum and Gallic Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gallic 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 Gallic Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
