Rhododendron

Azalea

About Rhododendron and Azalea

Rhododendron

Azalea

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica

Number of Varieties

70010

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Habitat

moist forests

Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-88-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Consistently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

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

Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'

Common Name

Rhododendron

Evergreen Azalea

In Hindi

rhododendron

Azalea

In German

Rhododendron

Azalee

In French

rhododendron

azalée

In Spanish

rododendro

azalea

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

αζάλεα

In Portuguese

rododendro

Azalea

In Polish

rododendron

azalia

In Latin

Rhododendron

Azalea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Family

Ericaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

10241024

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Azalea

Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron and Azalea? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron and Azalea. Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Azalea doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Asthma and Azalea has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Rhododendron and Azalea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Azalea

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

Rhododendron and Azalea Physical Information

Rhododendron and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Azalea are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Azalea flower color: Red
Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Rhododendron and Azalea

Care of Rhododendron and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.