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About Rhododendron and Bog Rosemary

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
1.2 Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
1.3 Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Europe, Asia
1.4 Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
2
Rank: 90 (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
moist forests
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-6
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
1.9 Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
150.00 cm
Rank: 87 (Overall)
33.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
150.00 cm
Rank: 74 (Overall)
46.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Red
White, Pink, Light Pink
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
2.4 Thorns
12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Slow
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
27% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
27% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
4.4.2 In Summer
Consistently
Average Water, Ample Water
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
4.4.4 In Winter
Ample Water
Not so frequently
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
4.8 Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
fertilize in spring
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
No serious insect or disease problems
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
43% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
43% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
8% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
8% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
61% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
61% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
5% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
7% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
7% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
3% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
3% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
55% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
55% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
14% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
14% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
4% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
4% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
28% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
28% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
5.12 Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
50% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
50% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Not Available
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
6.2.3 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
As a tea substitute
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
34% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
34% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
All Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
ANDROMEDA polifolia
7.2 Common Name
Rhododendron
Bog Rosemary
7.2.1 In Hindi
rhododendron
Bog Rosemary
7.2.2 In German
Rhododendron
Rosmarinheide
7.2.3 In French
rhododendron
Andromeda polifolia
7.2.4 In Spanish
rododendro
Andromeda polifolia
7.2.5 In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Bog Rosemary
7.2.6 In Portuguese
rododendro
Bog Rosemary
7.2.7 In Polish
rododendron
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
7.2.8 In Latin
Rhododendron
Bog Rosemary
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Ericales
Ericales
8.5 Family
Ericaceae
Ericaceae
8.6 Genus
Rhododendron
Andromeda
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Ericoideae
Vaccinioideae
8.10 Number of Species
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1024
Rank: 18 (Overall)
2
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Properties of Rhododendron and Bog Rosemary

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

Season and Care of Rhododendron and Bog Rosemary

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

Rhododendron and Bog Rosemary Physical Information

Rhododendron and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Bog Rosemary are as follows:

  • Rhododendron flower color: Red

  • Rhododendron leaf color: Green

  • Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink

  • Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green

Care of Rhododendron and Bog Rosemary

Care of Rhododendron and Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.