Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbaceous Perennial
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Bearded Iris
Habitat
Forests
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Sickle-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Azalea
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In German
Azalee
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In French
azalée
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Spanish
azalea
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Greek
αζάλεα
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Portuguese
Azalea
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Polish
azalia
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Latin
Azalea
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Ericaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Azalea and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Season and care of Azalea and Dwarf Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Dwarf Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Azalea and Dwarf Bearded Iris Physical Information
Azalea and Dwarf Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Dwarf Bearded Iris are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Care of Azalea and Dwarf Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.