Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
China
Southwest Asia
Types
Rhododendron
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Habitat
Well Drained
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender, Violet
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water less during winter, 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, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
-
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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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
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Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON impeditum
Nerium
Common Name
Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
In Hindi
Dwarf Rhododendron
ओलियंडर
In German
Dwarf Rhododendron
Oleander
In French
Dwarf Rhododendron
laurier-rose
In Spanish
Dwarf Rhododendron
Adelfa
In Greek
Dwarf Rhododendron
Πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
Dwarf Rhododendron
oleandro
In Polish
Dwarf Rhododendron
Oleander
In Latin
Dwarf Rhododendron
Cleander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Ericaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Nerium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Wrightieae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Oleander
Season and care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Rhododendron and Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oleander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Oleander is Well drained while the PH of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic and for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Dwarf Rhododendron and Oleander Physical Information
Dwarf Rhododendron and Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Rhododendron and Oleander are as follows:
Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Oleander
Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Rhododendron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots. In summer Dwarf Rhododendron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.