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About Rhododendron and Fall Phlox

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants

Origin

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North America

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
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Number of Varieties

70070
0 40000
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Habitat

moist forests
Prairies, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-84-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Spreading
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm61.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

150.00 cm45.70 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red
White, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Lanceolate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Consistently
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

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
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot

Plant Tolerance

-
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects

Allergy

Asthma
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Leaves, 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
Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON
PHLOX paniculata

Common Name

Rhododendron
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox

In Hindi

rhododendron
Fall Phlox

In German

Rhododendron
fall phlox

In French

rhododendron
Fall Phlox

In Spanish

rododendro
Fall Phlox

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη
Fall Phlox

In Portuguese

rododendro
Fall Phlox

In Polish

rododendron
Fall Phlox

In Latin

Rhododendron
Phlox cadent

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales
Solanales

Family

Ericaceae
Polemoniaceae

Genus

Rhododendron
Phlox

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae
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Subfamily

Ericoideae
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Number of Species

102467
1 27800
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Properties of Rhododendron and Fall Phlox

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

Season and Care of Rhododendron and Fall Phlox

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

Rhododendron and Fall Phlox Physical Information

Rhododendron and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Fall Phlox are as follows:

  • Rhododendron flower color: Red

  • Rhododendron leaf color: Green

  • Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink

  • Fall Phlox leaf color: Green

Care of Rhododendron and Fall Phlox

Care of Rhododendron and Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.