Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
Forests
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
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
Green
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample 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 after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Rhododendron
In Hindi
Azalea
rhododendron
In German
Azalee
Rhododendron
In French
azalée
rhododendron
In Spanish
azalea
rododendro
In Greek
αζάλεα
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
Azalea
rododendro
In Polish
azalia
rododendron
In Latin
Azalea
Rhododendron
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Azalea and Rhododendron
Season and care of Azalea and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Azalea and Rhododendron Physical Information
Azalea and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Rhododendron are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Rhododendron
Care of Azalea and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.