Dwarf Rhododendron

Comfrey

About Dwarf Rhododendron and Comfrey

Dwarf Rhododendron

Comfrey

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

China

Europe, Russia

Types

Rhododendron

Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Number of Varieties

202

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Habitat

Well Drained

Cold Regions, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-76-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm20.00 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Lavender, Violet

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green

Red, Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic and Ovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting

Root Division, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Dwarf Rhododendron

Blackwort

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Lamiales

Family

Ericaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Symphytum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

4035

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Rhododendron and Comfrey. Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Rhododendron has allergic reactions like and Comfrey has allergic reactions like . 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 Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Comfrey

Season and care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Rhododendron and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.

Dwarf Rhododendron and Comfrey Physical Information

Dwarf Rhododendron and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Rhododendron and Comfrey are as follows:

Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper

Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Comfrey

Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Rhododendron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Rhododendron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.