Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
  
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
  
Types
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
  
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens
  
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy
  
Loam, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Sandy
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
Do not water frequently
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
  
Compost, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
  
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
  
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bugs
  
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
  
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
  
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Bark, Leaves
  
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
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
  
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
Rosa rubiginosa
  
Buxus sempervirens
  
Common Name
Rose
  
English boxwood
  
In Hindi
गुलाब
  
European boxwood
  
In German
Rose
  
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
  
In French
Se leva
  
Buis commun
  
In Spanish
Rosa
  
boj común
  
In Greek
Τριαντάφυλλο
  
European boxwood
  
In Portuguese
Rosa
  
Buxo
  
In Polish
Róża
  
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
  
In Latin
Rose
  
European boxwood
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Buxales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Buxaceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Buxus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Rosoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Rose and English Boxwood
Season and care of Rose and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Rose and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and English Boxwood season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Rose and English Boxwood Physical Information
Rose and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Rose and English Boxwood are as follows:
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Rose leaf color: Dark Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Rose and English Boxwood
Care of Rose and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.