Sasanqua

Azalea

About Sasanqua and Azalea

Sasanqua

Azalea

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Japan

Types

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica

Number of Varieties

1510

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-98-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Drought, Shade areas

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Evergreen Azalea

In Hindi

sasanqua

Azalea

In German

sasanqua

Azalee

In French

sasanqua

azalée

In Spanish

sasanqua

azalea

In Greek

sasanqua

αζάλεα

In Portuguese

Sasankya

Azalea

In Polish

Sasankya

azalia

In Latin

Sasankya

Azalea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Ericales

Family

Theaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Camellia

Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

2501024

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Azalea

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

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Azalea

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

Sasanqua and Azalea Physical Information

Sasanqua and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Azalea are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Azalea flower color: Red
Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Sasanqua and Azalea

Care of Sasanqua and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.