Rhododendron

Pansy

About Rhododendron and Pansy

Rhododendron

Pansy

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Flowering Plants

Origin

Asia, Europe

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Blue & Purple Rain viola, Bowles' Black pansy, Fizzy Lemonberry pansy, Karma Yellow pansy

Number of Varieties

700150

0 40000

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Habitat

moist forests

Fields, gardens, meadows, rocky outcrops, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-84-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm1.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm0.75 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Blue, Orange, Pink, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Rich, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Fall, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses

In Summer

Consistently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Rich, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove deadheads

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

Aphids, Crown rot, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Spot anthracnose

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

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

✔ ✘

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

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

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

Asthma, epilepsy, Heart problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaves

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 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

Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

Viola tricolor var. hortensis

Common Name

Rhododendron

Pansy

In Hindi

rhododendron

स्रीवत

In German

Rhododendron

Stiefmütterchen

In French

rhododendron

Pensée

In Spanish

rododendro

Pensamiento

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

πανσές

In Portuguese

rododendro

amor-perfeito

In Polish

rododendron

Bratek

In Latin

Rhododendron

Cinaede fill

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Malpighiales

Family

Ericaceae

Violaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Viola

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

1024300

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Pansy

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

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Pansy

Season and care of Rhododendron and Pansy is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Pansy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pansy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Pansy is Rich, Well drained while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Pansy is Acidic.

Rhododendron and Pansy Physical Information

Rhododendron and Pansy physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pansy height is 1.50 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Pansy are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Pansy flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Red and White
Pansy leaf color: Green

Care of Rhododendron and Pansy

Care of Rhododendron and Pansy 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 Pansy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove deadheads. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Pansy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.