Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northern Africa, Morocco
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-4
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
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
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
PAPAVER atlanticum
Common Name
Rhododendron
Atlas Poppy, Moroccan Poppy
In Hindi
rhododendron
मोरक्को के पोस्ता
In German
Rhododendron
marokkanische Poppy
In French
rhododendron
Poppy marocaine
In Spanish
rododendro
marroquí amapola
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
μαροκινή παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
rododendro
Moroccan Poppy
In Polish
rododendron
marokański Poppy
In Latin
Rhododendron
Moroccan Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Ranunculales
Family
Ericaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Papaver
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Paperveroideae
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Papaver atlanticum
Season and care of Rhododendron and Papaver atlanticum is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Papaver atlanticum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaver atlanticum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Papaver atlanticum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Papaver atlanticum is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Papaver atlanticum Physical Information
Rhododendron and Papaver atlanticum physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Papaver atlanticum height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Papaver atlanticum are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Papaver atlanticum flower color: Orange
- Papaver atlanticum leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Rhododendron and Papaver atlanticum
Care of Rhododendron and Papaver atlanticum 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 Papaver atlanticum 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 Papaver atlanticum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.