Matilija Poppy

Rhododendron

About Matilija Poppy and Rhododendron

Matilija Poppy

Rhododendron

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Perennial

Broadleaf Evergreen

1.3 Origin

California

Hybrid origin

1.4 Types

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Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

Chaparral, River side

moist forests

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

7-10

5-8

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-1

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1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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120.00 cm

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150.00 cm

Rank: 87 (Overall)▶

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350 (About Privet)

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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150.00 cm

Rank: 74 (Overall)▶

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Yellow

Red

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Green, Tan

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Ovate

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

Not Available

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

Consistently

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

4.7 Pruning

prune nearly to the ground in late fall

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

4.8 Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Verticillium Wilt

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Not Available

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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8% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

Not Available

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5.5 Showy Bark

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14% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

5.6 Foliage Texture

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Coarse

5.7 Foliage Sheen

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Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

Sometimes

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

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5.12 Allergy

no allergic reactions

Asthma

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

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Making cosmetics

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flower Stalk

Whole plant

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

ROMNEYA coulteri

RHODODENDRON

7.2 Common Name

Matilija Poppy

Rhododendron

7.2.1 In Hindi

Matilija Poppy

rhododendron

7.2.2 In German

Matilija Poppy

Rhododendron

7.2.3 In French

Matilija Poppy

rhododendron

7.2.4 In Spanish

Matilija amapola

rododendro

7.2.5 In Greek

Matilija παπαρούνας

ροδοδάφνη

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Matilija Poppy

rododendro

7.2.7 In Polish

Matilija Poppy

rododendron

7.2.8 In Latin

Matilija Poppy

Rhododendron

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Papaverales

Ericales

8.5 Family

Papaveraceae

Ericaceae

8.6 Genus

Romneya

Rhododendron

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

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Rhodoreae

8.9 Subfamily

Papaveroideae

Ericoideae

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Matilija Poppy and Rhododendron

Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Rhododendron. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Rhododendron 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 Matilija Poppy and Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Rhododendron

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

Matilija Poppy and Rhododendron Physical Information

Matilija Poppy and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Rhododendron are as follows:

Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green

Care of Matilija Poppy and Rhododendron

Care of Matilija Poppy and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.