Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
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
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
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
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Rosa rubiginosa
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Rose
Sweetbay
In Hindi
गुलाब
Laurus nobilis
In German
Rose
Echter Lorbeer
In French
Se leva
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
Rosa
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
Τριαντάφυλλο
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
Rosa
Loureiro
In Polish
Róża
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
Rose
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Rose and Sweetbay
Season and care of Rose and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Rose and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Sweetbay season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Rose and Sweetbay Physical Information
Rose and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Rose and Sweetbay are as follows:
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Rose and Sweetbay
Care of Rose and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.