Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
Banks, Slopes
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SARCOCOCCA confusa
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Sweet Box
Rhododendron
In Hindi
Sarcococca confusa
rhododendron
In German
Sarcococca verwirrt
Rhododendron
In French
Sarcococca confus
rhododendron
In Spanish
Sarcococca confundido
rododendro
In Greek
Sarcococca συγχέεται
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
Sarcococca confuso
rododendro
In Polish
sarcococca mylić
rododendron
In Latin
confusa Sarcococca
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Sarcococca
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Sarcococca confusa and Rhododendron
Season and care of Sarcococca confusa and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Sarcococca confusa and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Sarcococca confusa and Rhododendron Physical Information
Sarcococca confusa and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sarcococca confusa and Rhododendron are as follows:
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Rhododendron
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.