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About Rose and Lilacs


About Lilacs and Rose


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub   
Flowering Plants, Shrubs   

Origin
Asia, Europe, North America   
Europe, Northern America   

Types
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae   
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
1000   
12

Habitat
gardens   
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10   
3-7   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
80.00 cm   
99+
10.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
80.00 cm   
99+
9.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow   
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer   
Spring   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy   
Loamy, Sandy   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline   
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Wet Site   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering   
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry   

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, Alkaline, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loamy, Sandy   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads   
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites   
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails   

Plant Tolerance
Wet Site   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Double   
Double   

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   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Bugs   
Butterflies, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis   
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.   

Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

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   
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Flowers   

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   
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border   
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Rosa rubiginosa   
Syringa   

Common Name
Rose   
Lilac   

In Hindi
गुलाब   
बकाइन   

In German
Rose   
Flieder   

In French
Se leva   
lilas   

In Spanish
Rosa   
lila   

In Greek
Τριαντάφυλλο   
πασχαλιά   

In Portuguese
Rosa   
lilás   

In Polish
Róża   
liliowy   

In Latin
Rose   
lilac   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Lamiales   

Family
Rosaceae   
Oleaceae   

Genus
Rosa   
Syringa   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Oleeae   

Subfamily
Rosoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
100   
99+
12   
99+

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Properties of Rose and Lilacs

Wondering what are the properties of Rose and Lilacs? We provide you with everything About Rose and Lilacs. Rose has thorns and Lilacs doesn't have thorns. Also Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Rose has allergic reactions like Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Lilacs has allergic reactions like Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis. 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 Rose and Lilacs and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rose and Lilacs

Season and care of Rose and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Rose and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Lilacs season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.

Rose and Lilacs Physical Information

Rose and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Rose and Lilacs are as follows:

Care of Rose and Lilacs

Care of Rose and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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