Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Habitat
Not Available
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Common Name
Summer Squash
Rock rose
In Hindi
summer squash
रॉक गुलाब
In German
Sommerkürbis
Zistrose
In French
courges d'été
ciste
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
jara
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
Rock Rose
In Portuguese
abobrinha
esteva
In Polish
latem squash
skała róży
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
CISTHOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Summer Squash and Rock rose
Season and care of Summer Squash and Rock rose is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Rock rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Rock rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Summer Squash and Rock rose Physical Information
Summer Squash and Rock rose physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Rock rose are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
- Rock rose leaf color: Green
Care of Summer Squash and Rock rose
Care of Summer Squash and Rock rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.