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About Azalea and Scented Geranium


About Scented Geranium and Azalea


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen  
Tender Perennial  

Origin
-  
-  

Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica  
herbaceous annuals  

Number of Varieties
10  
200  
34

Habitat
Forests  
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
-  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm  
99+
38.14 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
90.00 cm  
99+
45.70 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red  
White, Light Pink  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green  
Green, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green  
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green  
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear  
Linear to lanceolate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
-  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting  
Root Division, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently  
Water when soil is dry  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic  
Neutral, Alkaline  

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  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

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  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil  
Butterflies  

Allergy
-  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden  
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Astringent  
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves  
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds  

Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware  
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food  

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  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'  
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'  

Common Name
Evergreen Azalea  
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium  

In Hindi
Azalea  
Pelargonium  

In German
Azalee  
Pelargonium  

In French
azalée  
pélargonium  

In Spanish
azalea  
pelargonium  

In Greek
αζάλεα  
Pelargonium  

In Portuguese
Azalea  
pelargônio  

In Polish
azalia  
pelargonia  

In Latin
Azalea  
Pelargonium  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Ericales  
Geraniales  

Family
Ericaceae  
Geraniaceae  

Genus
Rhododendron  
Pelargonium  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Rhodoreae  
-  

Subfamily
Ericoideae  
-  

Number of Species
1024  
24
200  
99+

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Properties of Azalea and Scented Geranium

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

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Season and Care of Azalea and Scented Geranium

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

Azalea and Scented Geranium Physical Information

Azalea and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Scented Geranium are as follows:

Care of Azalea and Scented Geranium

Care of Azalea and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium pruning is done 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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