Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Central America, Northern America
Mexico
Types
Rosa woodsii, Rosa gymnocarpa
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Number of Varieties
569
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40000
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Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
-99998-11
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
-
10-7
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
300.00 cm150.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
200.00 cm180.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Ovate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
Rosa woodsii
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Woods Rose, Interior Rose
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
Woods Rose
Philadelphus
In German
Woods Rose
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Woods Rose
Philadelphus
In Spanish
Woods Rose
Philadelphus
In Greek
Woods Rose
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
Woods Rose
Philadelphus
In Polish
Woods Rose
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Woods Rose
Philadelphus
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Cornales
Family
Rosaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Rosa
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
-
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
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Hydrangeoideae
Number of Species
100179
1
27800
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