Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
-
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Moist Soils, tropical environments, tropical grasslands
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Zone 1A
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Transplanting, Vegetative
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Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
-
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
-
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Garland, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DAPHNE cneorum
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Daphne, Garland Flower, Rose Daphne
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
डाफ्ने गुलाब
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Daphne Rose
Kraut Robert
In French
Rose Daphne
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Daphne Rose
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Daphne Rose
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Daphne Rose
erva robert
In Polish
Daphne Rose
herb robert
In Latin
Daphne Rose
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Geraniales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Rose Daphne and Herb Robert
Season and care of Rose Daphne and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Rose Daphne and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Rose Daphne is Loam and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose Daphne is Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rose Daphne and Herb Robert Physical Information
Rose Daphne and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Rose Daphne height is 22.85 cm and width 76.20 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Rose Daphne and Herb Robert are as follows:
Rose Daphne flower color: Pink and Rose
Rose Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Rose Daphne and Herb Robert
Care of Rose Daphne and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring and Requires very little pruning and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rose Daphne needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.