Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
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Habitat
moist forests
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
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
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Rhododendron
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
rhododendron
tabardillo
In German
Rhododendron
tabardillo
In French
rhododendron
tabardillo
In Spanish
rododendro
tabardillo
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
rododendro
Tabardillo
In Polish
rododendron
Tabardillo
In Latin
Rhododendron
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Tabardillo
Season and care of Rhododendron and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Tabardillo Physical Information
Rhododendron and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Tabardillo are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Rhododendron and Tabardillo
Care of Rhododendron and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.