Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
China, Japan
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Rock rose
winter daphne
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
winter daphne
In German
Zistrose
Daphne odora
In French
ciste
Daphne odora
In Spanish
jara
Daphne odora
In Greek
Rock Rose
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
esteva
Daphne odora
In Polish
skała róży
Daphne odora
In Latin
CISTHOS
Daphne odora
Family
Cistaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Rock rose and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Rock rose and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Rock rose and Winter Daphne. Rock rose doesn't have thorns and Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Rock rose does not have fragrant flowers. Rock rose has allergic reactions like and Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rock rose and Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rock rose and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Rock rose and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Winter Daphne season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Rock rose and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Rock rose and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rock rose and Winter Daphne
Care of Rock rose and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.