Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Not available
Habitat
moist forests
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Needs less 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, Partial 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
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, 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 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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Rhododendron
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
rhododendron
Leucojum
In German
Rhododendron
Leucojum
In French
rhododendron
Leucojum
In Spanish
rododendro
Leucojum
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Leucojum
In Portuguese
rododendro
Leucojum
In Polish
rododendron
Leucojum
In Latin
Rhododendron
Leucojum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Leucojum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Leucojum
Season and care of Rhododendron and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Leucojum Physical Information
Rhododendron and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Rhododendron and Leucojum are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Rhododendron and Leucojum
Care of Rhododendron and Leucojum 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 Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.