Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Evergreen Azalea
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Azalea
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Azalee
In French
Rocket Dame
azalée
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
azalea
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
αζάλεα
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Azalea
In Polish
Rocket Dame
azalia
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Azalea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Ericales
Family
Brassicaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Hesperis
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Azalea
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Azalea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Azalea is Acidic.
Dame's Rocket and Azalea Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Azalea are as follows:
Care of Dame's Rocket and Azalea
Care of Dame's Rocket and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done 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 Dame's Rocket 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.