Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
Argentina, Chile
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purplish Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
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
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, 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
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Rosa glauca
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
red leaved rose
boxberry
In German
Rotblatt-Rose
boxberry
In French
Rosa glauca
boxberry
In Spanish
Rosa glauca
boxberry
In Greek
Rosa glauca
boxberry
In Portuguese
Róża czerwonawa
boxberry
In Polish
Róża czerwonawa
boxberry
In Latin
Rosa glauca
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Redleaf Rose and Boxberry
Season and care of Redleaf Rose and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Redleaf Rose and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Redleaf Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Redleaf Rose and Boxberry Physical Information
Redleaf Rose and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Redleaf Rose and Boxberry are as follows:
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Redleaf Rose and Boxberry
Care of Redleaf Rose and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.