Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Bearded Iris
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Partial 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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Rhododendron
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
rhododendron
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Rhododendron
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
rhododendron
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
rododendro
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
rododendro
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
rododendron
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Iridaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Rhododendron
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Rhododendron season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Rhododendron Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Rhododendron are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Rhododendron
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris 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 Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.