Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
Grassland, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Needs less watering
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Amity'
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In French
Framboise
Zizka
In Spanish
Frambuesa
Zizka
In Portuguese
Framboesa
Zizka
In Latin
RUBUS IDAEUS
Žižka
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Raspberry and Zizka
Season and care of Raspberry and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Raspberry and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raspberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zizka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
Raspberry and Zizka Physical Information
Raspberry and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Raspberry and Zizka are as follows:
Raspberry flower color: White
Raspberry leaf color: Green
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
- Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Raspberry and Zizka
Care of Raspberry and Zizka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raspberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zizka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.