Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
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Habitat
moist forests
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Hot Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
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
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
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
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Common Name
Rhododendron
Wild lilac
In Hindi
rhododendron
Ceanothus
In German
Rhododendron
Ceanothus
In French
rhododendron
Ceanothus
In Spanish
rododendro
Ceanothus
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Ceanothus
In Portuguese
rododendro
Ceanothus
In Polish
rododendron
Ceanothus
In Latin
Rhododendron
Ceanothus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rhamnaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Ceanothus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Ceanothus
Season and care of Rhododendron and Ceanothus is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Ceanothus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ceanothus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Ceanothus is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Ceanothus Physical Information
Rhododendron and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Ceanothus are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron and Ceanothus
Care of Rhododendron and Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.