Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
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Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
gardens
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Rosa acicularis
IBERIS sempervirens
Common Name
prickly wild rose, the prickly rose, the bristly rose, Arctic rose
Candytuft
In Hindi
कांटेदार गुलाब
Candytuft
In German
Nadel-Rose
Schleifenblume
In French
rosier arctique
candytuft
In Spanish
rosa espinosa
candytuft
In Greek
φραγκοσυκιές τριαντάφυλλο
candytuft
In Portuguese
rosa espinhoso
ibero
In Polish
kolczasta róża
candytuft
In Latin
spinis rosa
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Prickly Rose and Candytuft
Season and care of Prickly Rose and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Prickly Rose and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prickly Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Candytuft season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Prickly Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prickly Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Prickly Rose and Candytuft Physical Information
Prickly Rose and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Prickly Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Prickly Rose and Candytuft are as follows:
Prickly Rose flower color: White
Prickly Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Candytuft flower color: White
- Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Prickly Rose and Candytuft
Care of Prickly Rose and Candytuft include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prickly Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Prickly Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.