Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Europe, Russia
Types
Rhododendron
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Well Drained
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
6-11
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender, Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
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, 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
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
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON impeditum
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Dwarf Rhododendron
Blackwort
In German
Dwarf Rhododendron
Blackwort
In French
Dwarf Rhododendron
Blackwort
In Spanish
Dwarf Rhododendron
Blackwort
In Greek
Dwarf Rhododendron
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Dwarf Rhododendron
Blackwort
In Polish
Dwarf Rhododendron
Blackwort
In Latin
Dwarf Rhododendron
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Boraginoideae
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.