Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
gardens
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
extracted oil
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
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Rosa acicularis
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
prickly wild rose, the prickly rose, the bristly rose, Arctic rose
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
कांटेदार गुलाब
regal geranium
In German
Nadel-Rose
Regal Geranie
In French
rosier arctique
geranium royale
In Spanish
rosa espinosa
geranio regia
In Greek
φραγκοσυκιές τριαντάφυλλο
regal geranium
In Portuguese
rosa espinhoso
gerânio régio
In Polish
kolczasta róża
regal geranium
In Latin
spinis rosa
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Unknown
Season and Care of Prickly Rose and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Prickly Rose and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Prickly Rose and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prickly Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Regal Geranium season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Prickly Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Prickly Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Prickly Rose and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Prickly Rose and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Prickly Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Prickly Rose and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Prickly Rose flower color: White
Prickly Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Prickly Rose and Regal Geranium
Care of Prickly Rose and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prickly Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Prickly Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.