Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
R. chinensis var. chinensis, R. chinensis var. spontanea,R. chinensis var. semperflorens
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain
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
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORNUS sericea 'Variegata'
Rosa chinensis
Common Name
Variegated Dogwood
China Rose, Chinese rose
In Hindi
Variegated Dogwood
चीनी गुलाब
In German
Verändertes Hartriegel
Rosa chinensis
In French
panaché Dogwood
Rosier de Chine
In Spanish
abigarrado Cornejo
Rosa chinensis
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Dogwood
Rosa chinensis
In Portuguese
variegada Dogwood
chinese Rose
In Polish
Kolorowy Dereń
Chińska róża
In Latin
Dogwood variegated
Chinese rosa
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Variegated Dogwood and China Rose
Season and care of Variegated Dogwood and China Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Dogwood and China Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for China Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for China Rose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Variegated Dogwood and China Rose Physical Information
Variegated Dogwood and China Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Dogwood height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas China Rose height is 130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Dogwood and China Rose are as follows:
Variegated Dogwood flower color: White
Variegated Dogwood leaf color: White and Dark Green
China Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- China Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Variegated Dogwood and China Rose
Care of Variegated Dogwood and China Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and China Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Variegated Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.