Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Asia
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Admiral Pepper,Bell Pepper,Mohawk Pepper,Yolo Wonder Pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
Cropland, Oil fields, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, 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
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
Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Unknown
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
CARDAMINE hirsuta
Common Name
Rhododendron
Hairy Bittercress
In Hindi
rhododendron
बालों वाली Bittercress
In German
Rhododendron
Hairy Bittercress
In French
rhododendron
Bittercress Poilu
In Spanish
rododendro
Bittercress Peludo
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
τριχωτές Bittercress
In Portuguese
rododendro
Bittercress cabeludo
In Polish
rododendron
włochaty Bittercress
In Latin
Rhododendron
pilosus bittercress
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Brassicales
Family
Ericaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Cardamine
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhododendron and Hairy Bittercress
Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron and Hairy Bittercress? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron and Hairy Bittercress. Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Hairy Bittercress doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hairy Bittercress 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 Hairy Bittercress and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Hairy Bittercress
Season and care of Rhododendron and Hairy Bittercress is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Hairy Bittercress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hairy Bittercress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Hairy Bittercress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Hairy Bittercress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Hairy Bittercress Physical Information
Rhododendron and Hairy Bittercress physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Hairy Bittercress height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Hairy Bittercress are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Hairy Bittercress flower color: White
- Hairy Bittercress leaf color: Green
Care of Rhododendron and Hairy Bittercress
Care of Rhododendron and Hairy Bittercress 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 Hairy Bittercress pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Prune to control growth. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Hairy Bittercress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.