Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Rhododendron
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
rhododendron
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Rhododendron
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
rhododendron
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
rododendro
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
rododendro
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
rododendron
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Alyogyne
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Rhododendron
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Blue Hibiscus and Rhododendron Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Rhododendron are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Rhododendron
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.