Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
America
Types
Not Available
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purplish Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Rosa glauca
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
Lobelia
In Hindi
red leaved rose
Lobelia
In German
Rotblatt-Rose
Lobelie
In French
Rosa glauca
Lobelia
In Spanish
Rosa glauca
Lobelia
In Greek
Rosa glauca
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Róża czerwonawa
Lobélia
In Polish
Róża czerwonawa
Lobelia
In Latin
Rosa glauca
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Rosaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Redleaf Rose and Lobelia
Season and care of Redleaf Rose and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Redleaf Rose and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Redleaf Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Redleaf Rose and Lobelia Physical Information
Redleaf Rose and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Redleaf Rose and Lobelia are as follows:
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Redleaf Rose and Lobelia
Care of Redleaf Rose and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.