Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bugs
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
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
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Rose
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
गुलाब
In German
Baum Mallow
Rose
In French
Arbre Mallow
Se leva
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Rosa
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Mallow
Rosa
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Róża
In Latin
ligno malvae
Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Rose
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Rose season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Rose Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Rose are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Rose
Care of Tree Mallow and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.