Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
-
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
-
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Evergreen Azalea
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
Azalea
In German
crimson pygmy
Azalee
In French
crimson pygmy
azalée
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
azalea
In Greek
crimson pygmy
αζάλεα
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Azalea
In Polish
crimson pygmy
azalia
In Latin
crimson pygmy
Azalea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Ericales
Family
Berberidaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Berberis
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Azalea
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Azalea is Acidic.
Crimson Pygmy and Azalea Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Azalea are as follows:
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Azalea
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.