Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Well Drained
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender, Violet
White, Light Pink
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
Strap shaped
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON impeditum
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
Dwarf Rhododendron
Leucojum
In German
Dwarf Rhododendron
Leucojum
In French
Dwarf Rhododendron
Leucojum
In Spanish
Dwarf Rhododendron
Leucojum
In Greek
Dwarf Rhododendron
Leucojum
In Portuguese
Dwarf Rhododendron
Leucojum
In Polish
Dwarf Rhododendron
Leucojum
In Latin
Dwarf Rhododendron
Leucojum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Leucojum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Leucojum
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Leucojum? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Rhododendron and Leucojum. Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Leucojum doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Rhododendron has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Leucojum 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 Leucojum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Leucojum
Season and care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Rhododendron and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Rhododendron and Leucojum Physical Information
Dwarf Rhododendron and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Dwarf Rhododendron and Leucojum are as follows:
Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Leucojum
Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Rhododendron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Rhododendron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.