Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Not available
Habitat
moist forests
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, 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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Applicable
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
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
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Common Name
Rhododendron
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
rhododendron
flowering maple
In German
Rhododendron
Schönmalve
In French
rhododendron
érable floraison
In Spanish
rododendro
arce de floración
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
rododendro
de bordo florescimento
In Polish
rododendron
klon kwitnienia
In Latin
Rhododendron
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Flowering Maple
Season and care of Rhododendron and Flowering Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Flowering Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Flowering Maple Physical Information
Rhododendron and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Flowering Maple are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
- Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Rhododendron and Flowering Maple
Care of Rhododendron and Flowering Maple 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 Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.