Rockrose

Arbutus

About Rockrose and Arbutus

Rockrose

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

Types

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

10012

0 40000

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Habitat

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-107-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

21,22

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

63.50 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

135.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Magenta

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Drought Tolerant

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flies

Birds

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CISTUS x pulverulentus

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Rockrose

Arbutus

In Hindi

Hydrangea

सदाबहार

In German

Hortensie

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Hortensia

arbousier

In Spanish

Hortensia

Arbitus

In Greek

υδραγεία

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Hortênsia

árbuto

In Polish

Hortensja

mącznik

In Latin

Hibiscus

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Order

Ericales

Family

Cistaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

208

1 27800

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Properties of Rockrose and Arbutus

Wondering what are the properties of Rockrose and Arbutus? We provide you with everything About Rockrose and Arbutus. Rockrose doesn't have thorns and Arbutus doesn't have thorns. Also Rockrose does not have fragrant flowers. Rockrose has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Arbutus has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Rockrose and Arbutus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rockrose and Arbutus

Season and care of Rockrose and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Rockrose and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rockrose season is Spring and Summer and Arbutus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rockrose is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rockrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.

Rockrose and Arbutus Physical Information

Rockrose and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Rockrose height is 63.50 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Rockrose and Arbutus are as follows:

Rockrose flower color: Magenta
Rockrose leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Rockrose and Arbutus

Care of Rockrose and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rockrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rockrose needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.