Rhododendron

Busy Lizzy

About Rhododendron and Busy Lizzy

Rhododendron

Busy Lizzy

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tender Perennial

Origin

Eastern Africa

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere

Number of Varieties

70036

0 40000

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Habitat

moist forests

Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-810-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

Sunset Zone

21,22

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm40.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm45.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oblong elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Consistently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

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

Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove the old foliage

Fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden 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

Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double

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

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

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

Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Root

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

Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

IMPATIENS walleriana

Common Name

Rhododendron

Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana

In Hindi

rhododendron

wallenana

In German

Rhododendron

wallenana

In French

rhododendron

wallenana

In Spanish

rododendro

wallenana

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών

In Portuguese

rododendro

wallenana

In Polish

rododendron

wallenana

In Latin

Rhododendron

Impatiens Walleriana

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Geraniales

Family

Ericaceae

Balsaminaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Impatiens

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

10241000

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Busy Lizzy

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

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Busy Lizzy

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

Rhododendron and Busy Lizzy Physical Information

Rhododendron and Busy Lizzy physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Busy Lizzy are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Busy Lizzy flower color: White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach and Burgundy
Busy Lizzy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson and Bronze

Care of Rhododendron and Busy Lizzy

Care of Rhododendron and Busy Lizzy 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 Busy Lizzy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove the old foliage. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.