Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
coastal environs, Deciduous forests, Fields
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Rosa nutkana
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Nootka rose, bristly rose, wild rose
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
Nootka गुलाब
Bilimbi
In German
Nootka Rose
bilimbi
In French
Rosa nutkana
bilimbi
In Spanish
Nootka rose
bilimbi
In Greek
Rosa nutkana
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Nootka rose
bilimbi
In Polish
Nootka róży
bilimbi
In Latin
Rosa nutkana
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Nootka rose and Bilimbi
Season and care of Nootka rose and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Nootka rose and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nootka rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nootka rose is Loam, Sand and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nootka rose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nootka rose and Bilimbi Physical Information
Nootka rose and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Nootka rose height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Nootka rose and Bilimbi are as follows:
Nootka rose flower color: Yellow
Nootka rose leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Nootka rose and Bilimbi
Care of Nootka rose and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nootka rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nootka rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
