Rhododendron

Lilacs

About Rhododendron and Lilacs

Rhododendron

Lilacs

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Europe, Northern America

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac

Number of Varieties

7001000

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Habitat

moist forests

Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-83-7

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm10.00 cm

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm9.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Consistently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma

Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms

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

Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

Syringa

Common Name

Rhododendron

Lilac

In Hindi

rhododendron

बकाइन

In German

Rhododendron

Flieder

In French

rhododendron

lilas

In Spanish

rododendro

lila

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

πασχαλιά

In Portuguese

rododendro

lilás

In Polish

rododendron

liliowy

In Latin

Rhododendron

lilac

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Lamiales

Family

Ericaceae

Oleaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Syringa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Oleeae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

102412

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Lilacs

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

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Lilacs

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

Rhododendron and Lilacs Physical Information

Rhododendron and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Lilacs are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Rhododendron and Lilacs

Care of Rhododendron and Lilacs 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 Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.