Rhododendron

Sweetshrub

About Rhododendron and Sweetshrub

Rhododendron

Sweetshrub

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Shrub

Origin

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus

Number of Varieties

7002

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Habitat

moist forests

shaded woods, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-85-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-4

Sunset Zone

21,22

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22

Habit

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm180.00 cm

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White, Light Yellow, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Consistently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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

Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Insects

Allergy

Asthma

Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

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

Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, 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

Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent

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

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

Calycanthus floridus

Common Name

Rhododendron

Sweetshrub

In Hindi

rhododendron

sweetshrub

In German

Rhododendron

sweetshrub

In French

rhododendron

sweetshrub

In Spanish

rododendro

sweetshrub

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

sweetshrub

In Portuguese

rododendro

sweetshrub

In Polish

rododendron

sweetshrub

In Latin

Rhododendron

sweetshrub

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Laurales

Family

Ericaceae

Calycanthaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Calycanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

10244

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Sweetshrub

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

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Sweetshrub

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

Rhododendron and Sweetshrub Physical Information

Rhododendron and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Sweetshrub are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green

Care of Rhododendron and Sweetshrub

Care of Rhododendron and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.