Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Shrub
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
  
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
  
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
  
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
  
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 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
Spreading
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Magenta
  
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Lemon yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
  
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Ample Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
  
Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
  
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Insects
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Skin irritation, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for birds, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
  
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
  
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
  
Common Name
Rock rose
  
Peanut Squash, Squash
  
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
  
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
  
In German
Zistrose
  
Delicata Squash
  
In French
ciste
  
Delicata Squash
  
In Spanish
jara
  
Delicata Squash
  
In Greek
Rock Rose
  
Delicata Σκουός
  
In Portuguese
esteva
  
Delicata Squash
  
In Polish
skała róży
  
Delicata Squash
  
In Latin
CISTHOS
  
delicata Cucurbitae
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Cistaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Cistus
  
Cucurbita
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Cucurbitoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Rock rose and Delicata Squash
Season and care of Rock rose and Delicata Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Delicata Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Delicata Squash season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Delicata Squash is Neutral.
Rock rose and Delicata Squash Physical Information
Rock rose and Delicata Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Delicata Squash are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Care of Rock rose and Delicata Squash
Care of Rock rose and Delicata Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.