Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Rhododendron
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
rhododendron
In German
Rhabarber
Rhododendron
In French
Rhubarbe
rhododendron
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
rododendro
In Greek
Ραβέντι
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
rododendro
In Polish
Rabarbar
rododendron
In Latin
RHEUM
Rhododendron
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Polygonaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Rhododendron
Season and care of Rhubarb and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Rhododendron season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Rhubarb and Rhododendron Physical Information
Rhubarb and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Rhododendron are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Rhubarb and Rhododendron
Care of Rhubarb and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.