Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Iris
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
-
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Rockrose
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Dwarf Iris
In German
Hortensie
Zwergiris
In French
Hortensia
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Hortensia
Enano Iris
In Greek
υδραγεία
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Hortensja
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Hibiscus
Iris Dwarf
Family
Cistaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Rockrose and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Rockrose and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Rockrose and Dwarf Iris. Rockrose doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Rockrose does not have fragrant flowers. Rockrose has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rockrose and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Rockrose and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Rockrose and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rockrose season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rockrose is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rockrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Rockrose and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Rockrose and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Rockrose height is 63.50 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Rockrose and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Rockrose flower color: Magenta
Rockrose leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Rockrose and Dwarf Iris
Care of Rockrose and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rockrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris pruning is done 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.