Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Ornamental
Rhododendron
Habitat
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly obovate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Aster amellus
RHODODENDRON impeditum
Common Name
Aster
Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
In Hindi
एस्टर
Dwarf Rhododendron
In German
Astern
Dwarf Rhododendron
In French
Aster
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Spanish
Aster
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Greek
αστήρ
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Portuguese
Aster
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Polish
aster
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Latin
Aster
Dwarf Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Ericoideae
Properties of Aster and Dwarf Rhododendron
Wondering what are the properties of Aster and Dwarf Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Aster and Dwarf Rhododendron. Aster doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Aster does not have fragrant flowers. Aster has allergic reactions like and Dwarf Rhododendron has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aster and Dwarf Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aster and Dwarf Rhododendron
Season and care of Aster and Dwarf Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Aster and Dwarf Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic.
Aster and Dwarf Rhododendron Physical Information
Aster and Dwarf Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Aster and Dwarf Rhododendron are as follows:
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
- Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Aster and Dwarf Rhododendron
Care of Aster and Dwarf Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Rhododendron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Rhododendron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.