Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Black
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Informal Hedge
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
extracted oil
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
Dried heads are used in floristry
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
Common Name
Rhododendron
cherry laurel, common laurel
In Hindi
rhododendron
English laurel
In German
Rhododendron
Lorbeerkirsche
In French
rhododendron
Laurier-cerise
In Spanish
rododendro
Prunus laurocerasus
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Prunus laurocerasus
In Portuguese
rododendro
Prunus laurocerasus
In Polish
rododendron
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
In Latin
Rhododendron
Prunus padus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron and English Laurel
Season and care of Rhododendron and English Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and English Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for English Laurel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhododendron and English Laurel Physical Information
Rhododendron and English Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and English Laurel are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
English Laurel flower color: White
- English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron and English Laurel
Care of Rhododendron and English Laurel 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 English Laurel 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 English Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.