Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Types
Rhododendron
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Well Drained
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender, Violet
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON impeditum
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Dwarf Rhododendron
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Dwarf Rhododendron
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Dwarf Rhododendron
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Dwarf Rhododendron
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Dwarf Rhododendron
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Dwarf Rhododendron
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Dwarf Rhododendron
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Dwarf Rhododendron
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Scrophulariales
Family
Ericaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Jacaranda
Season and care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Rhododendron and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Rhododendron and Jacaranda Physical Information
Dwarf Rhododendron and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Rhododendron and Jacaranda are as follows:
Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Jacaranda
Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Rhododendron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Dwarf Rhododendron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.