Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Habitat
open forests
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Evergreen Azalea
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
Azalea
In German
Silver Wattle
Azalee
In French
Mimosa d'été
azalée
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
azalea
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
αζάλεα
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Azalea
In Polish
Silver Wattle
azalia
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Azalea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Acacia
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Azalea
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Azalea season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Azalea is Acidic.
Silver Wattle and Azalea Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Azalea are as follows:
Care of Silver Wattle and Azalea
Care of Silver Wattle and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.