Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Forests
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow 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, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Sweet Box
In Hindi
Azalea
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Azalee
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
azalée
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
azalea
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
αζάλεα
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
Azalea
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
azalia
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Azalea
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Sarcococca
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Azalea and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Azalea and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Azalea and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Azalea and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Azalea and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.