Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Habitat
Ponds
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Headache
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Rock rose
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
रॉक गुलाब
In German
Weiße Seerose
Zistrose
In French
Nénuphar blanc
ciste
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
jara
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Rock Rose
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
esteva
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
skała róży
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
CISTHOS
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Nymphaeales
Malvales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Rock rose
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Rock rose? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Rock rose. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Rock rose doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Rock rose has allergic reactions like Headache. 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 Nymphaea Alba and Rock rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Rock rose
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Rock rose is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Rock rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Rock rose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Rock rose Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Rock rose physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Rock rose are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
- Rock rose leaf color: Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Rock rose
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Rock rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.