Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Rhododendron
In Hindi
pinkroot
rhododendron
In German
Spigelia
Rhododendron
In French
Spigelia
rhododendron
In Spanish
Spigelia
rododendro
In Greek
Spigelia
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
Spigelia
rododendro
In Polish
Spigelia
rododendron
In Latin
Spigelia
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ericales
Family
Loganiceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Spigelia
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Rhododendron
Season and care of Pinkroot and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Pinkroot and Rhododendron Physical Information
Pinkroot and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Rhododendron are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Pinkroot and Rhododendron
Care of Pinkroot and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.