Rhododendron

Scented Geranium

About Rhododendron and Scented Geranium

Rhododendron

Scented Geranium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tender Perennial

Origin

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

herbaceous annuals

Number of Varieties

700200

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Habitat

moist forests

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-810-15

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm38.14 cm

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm45.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Linear to lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Consistently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

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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

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing, 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

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

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

As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food

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, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

Common Name

Rhododendron

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

In Hindi

rhododendron

Pelargonium

In German

Rhododendron

Pelargonium

In French

rhododendron

pélargonium

In Spanish

rododendro

pelargonium

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

Pelargonium

In Portuguese

rododendro

pelargônio

In Polish

rododendron

pelargonia

In Latin

Rhododendron

Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Geraniales

Family

Ericaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

1024200

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Scented Geranium

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

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Scented Geranium

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

Rhododendron and Scented Geranium Physical Information

Rhododendron and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Scented Geranium are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green

Care of Rhododendron and Scented Geranium

Care of Rhododendron and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.