Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
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Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
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Habitat
Forests
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Bugs
Allergy
-
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Rosa glauca
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
In Hindi
Azalea
red leaved rose
In German
Azalee
Rotblatt-Rose
In French
azalée
Rosa glauca
In Spanish
azalea
Rosa glauca
In Greek
αζάλεα
Rosa glauca
In Portuguese
Azalea
Róża czerwonawa
In Polish
azalia
Róża czerwonawa
In Latin
Azalea
Rosa glauca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Azalea and Redleaf Rose
Season and care of Azalea and Redleaf Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Redleaf Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Redleaf Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Azalea and Redleaf Rose Physical Information
Azalea and Redleaf Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Redleaf Rose are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Redleaf Rose
Care of Azalea and Redleaf Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.