Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Forests
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Hot Pink, Coral
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
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Azalea
Pelargonium
In German
Azalee
Pelargonium
In French
azalée
Pelargonium
In Spanish
azalea
Pelargonium
In Greek
αζάλεα
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Azalea
pelargônio
In Polish
azalia
Pelargonium
In Latin
Azalea
Pelargonium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Geraniales
Family
Ericaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Azalea and Pelargonium
Season and care of Azalea and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Azalea and Pelargonium Physical Information
Azalea and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Pelargonium are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Pelargonium
Care of Azalea and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.