Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
China
Types
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, River side
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-7
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vine/Liana
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Violet
Purple, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Wisteria
RHODODENDRON impeditum
Common Name
Wisteria
Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
In Hindi
Wisteria
Dwarf Rhododendron
In German
Glyzinien
Dwarf Rhododendron
In French
Glycines
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Spanish
Glicinas
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Greek
γλυκίνη
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Portuguese
Glicínias
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Polish
Wisteria
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Latin
Wisteria
Dwarf Rhododendron
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Wisteria
Rhododendron
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Millettieae
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Ericoideae
Properties of Wisteria and Dwarf Rhododendron
Wondering what are the properties of Wisteria and Dwarf Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Wisteria and Dwarf Rhododendron. Wisteria has thorns and Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Wisteria does not have fragrant flowers. Wisteria has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Dwarf Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Itchiness. 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 Wisteria and Dwarf Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wisteria and Dwarf Rhododendron
Season and care of Wisteria and Dwarf Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Wisteria and Dwarf Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wisteria season is Spring and Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring. The type of soil for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic.
Wisteria and Dwarf Rhododendron Physical Information
Wisteria and Dwarf Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Wisteria and Dwarf Rhododendron are as follows:
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
Wisteria leaf color: Green
Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
- Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Wisteria and Dwarf Rhododendron
Care of Wisteria and Dwarf Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Dwarf Rhododendron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Rhododendron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.