Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
  
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
  
moist forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
  
Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Consistently
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Ample Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
  
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
  
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
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
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Botanical Name
Rosa Arkansana
  
RHODODENDRON
  
Common Name
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
  
Rhododendron
  
In Hindi
Rosa arkansana
  
rhododendron
  
In German
Rosa arkansana
  
Rhododendron
  
In French
Rosa arkansana
  
rhododendron
  
In Spanish
Rosa arkansana
  
rododendro
  
In Greek
Rosa arkansana
  
ροδοδάφνη
  
In Portuguese
Rosa arkansana
  
rododendro
  
In Polish
Rosa arkansana
  
rododendron
  
In Latin
Rosa arkansana
  
Rhododendron
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Rhododendron
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Rhodoreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Ericoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Rhododendron
Season and care of Prairie Wild Rose and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Wild Rose and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer and Rhododendron season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Prairie Wild Rose and Rhododendron Physical Information
Prairie Wild Rose and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Prairie Wild Rose and Rhododendron are as follows:
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Rhododendron
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.