Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Grass
  
Origin
Eastern Asia, Hybrid origin
  
Southern Europe
  
Types
Rosa 'Alba Foliacea', Rosa 'Alba Maxima', Rosa 'Alba Semi-plena', Rosa 'Alba' Suaveolens'
  
Arundo, Carrizo
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens
  
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
6-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Linear
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Requires a lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Rash
  
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bonsai
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Bark, Sap
  
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
Rosa × alba
  
ARUNDO donax
  
Common Name
White rose of york
  
Giant Reed
  
In Hindi
white rose of york
  
नरकट
  
In German
Alba-Rosen, Weiße Bauernrosen
  
Pfahlrohr
  
In French
Rosier blanc
  
Arundo donax
  
In Spanish
Rosa blanca
  
Arundo donax
  
In Greek
white rose of york
  
Arundo donax
  
In Portuguese
Rosa branca de York
  
Cana-do-reino
  
In Polish
Róża Alba
  
Lasecznica trzcinowata
  
In Latin
white rose of york
  
Arundo donax
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Arundo
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Commelinids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of White Rose of York and Giant Reed
Season and care of White Rose of York and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about White Rose of York and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Rose of York season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Rose of York is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Rose of York is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Rose of York and Giant Reed Physical Information
White Rose of York and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. White Rose of York height is 100.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of White Rose of York and Giant Reed are as follows:
White Rose of York flower color: White
White Rose of York leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of White Rose of York and Giant Reed
Care of White Rose of York and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Rose of York pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Rose of York needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.