Life Span
Perennial
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
Habitat
moist forests
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
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
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Syringa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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.