Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Habitat
Well Drained
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender, Violet
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON impeditum
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
Common Name
Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
Spanish Bluebell
In Hindi
Dwarf Rhododendron
Bluebell plant
In German
Dwarf Rhododendron
Endymion Pflanze
In French
Dwarf Rhododendron
plante Bluebell
In Spanish
Dwarf Rhododendron
planta Bluebell
In Greek
Dwarf Rhododendron
φυτό Bluebell
In Portuguese
Dwarf Rhododendron
planta Bluebell
In Polish
Dwarf Rhododendron
Bluebell roślin
In Latin
Dwarf Rhododendron
Bluebell herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Hyacinthoides
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Bluebell
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Bluebell? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Rhododendron and Bluebell. Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Bluebell doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Rhododendron has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Bluebell has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Dwarf Rhododendron and Bluebell and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Bluebell
Season and care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Bluebell is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Rhododendron and Bluebell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebell season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Bluebell is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic and for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Rhododendron and Bluebell Physical Information
Dwarf Rhododendron and Bluebell physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Rhododendron and Bluebell are as follows:
Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
- Bluebell leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Bluebell
Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Bluebell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Rhododendron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dwarf Rhododendron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.