Azalea

Lilacs

About Azalea and Lilacs

Azalea

Lilacs

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Europe, Northern America

Types

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica

Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac

Number of Varieties

101000

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Habitat

Forests

Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-113-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm10.00 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm9.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware

Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'

Syringa

Common Name

Evergreen Azalea

Lilac

In Hindi

Azalea

बकाइन

In German

Azalee

Flieder

In French

azalée

lilas

In Spanish

azalea

lila

In Greek

αζάλεα

πασχαλιά

In Portuguese

Azalea

lilás

In Polish

azalia

liliowy

In Latin

Azalea

lilac

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Lamiales

Family

Ericaceae

Oleaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Syringa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Oleeae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

102412

1 27800

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Properties of Azalea and Lilacs

Wondering what are the properties of Azalea and Lilacs? We provide you with everything About Azalea and Lilacs. Azalea doesn't have thorns and Lilacs doesn't have thorns. Also Azalea does not have fragrant flowers. Azalea has allergic reactions like and Lilacs 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 Azalea and Lilacs and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Azalea and Lilacs

Season and care of Azalea and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lilacs season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.

Azalea and Lilacs Physical Information

Azalea and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Lilacs are as follows:

Azalea flower color: Red
Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Azalea and Lilacs

Care of Azalea and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, 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 Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.