Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Purple, Violet
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
no pruning required
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
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Whiteflies
Allergy
Asthma
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Rhododendron
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
rhododendron
meadow saffron
In German
Rhododendron
Herbstzeitlose
In French
rhododendron
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
rododendro
Estado de conservación
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
rododendro
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
rododendron
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Rhododendron
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhododendron and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron and Meadow Saffron. Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Asthma and Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Rhododendron and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhododendron and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Rhododendron and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Rhododendron and Meadow Saffron
Care of Rhododendron and Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.