Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
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 dead flowers
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
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
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Rhododendron
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
rhododendron
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Rhododendron
Hybrid Phlox
In French
rhododendron
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
rododendro
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
rododendro
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
rododendron
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Rhododendron
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Rhododendron and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Rhododendron and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Rhododendron and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Rhododendron and Hybrid 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 Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.