Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
-
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
Azalea
Esperanza
In German
Azalee
Esperanza
In French
azalée
Esperanza
In Spanish
azalea
Esperanza
In Greek
αζάλεα
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Azalea
Esperanza
In Polish
azalia
Esperanza
In Latin
Azalea
Esperanza
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Tecoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Azalea and Esperanza
Season and care of Azalea and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Azalea and Esperanza Physical Information
Azalea and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Esperanza are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Esperanza
Care of Azalea and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.