Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
America
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
agricultural areas
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Not Available
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
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
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
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
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
Rosa chinensis
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
China Rose, Chinese rose
In German
Zucchini
Rosa chinensis
In French
Courgette
Rosier de Chine
In Spanish
calabacín
Rosa chinensis
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Rosa chinensis
In Portuguese
abobrinha
chinese Rose
In Polish
Kabaczek
Chińska róża
In Latin
zucchini
Chinese rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available, Solanoideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Zucchini and China Rose
Season and care of Zucchini and China Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and China Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is Not Available and China Rose season is Not Available. The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for China Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for China Rose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and China Rose Physical Information
Zucchini and China Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas China Rose height is 130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and China Rose are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
China Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- China Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Zucchini and China Rose
Care of Zucchini and China Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and China Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zucchini 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.