Periwinkle

Rhododendron

About Periwinkle and Rhododendron

Periwinkle

Rhododendron

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Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride

Stem Size

0"0"

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Funnel

Bowl

Height

6.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

2.00 cm1.25 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay

Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Rhododendron flowers have a history of being associated with caution, danger, and protection, often used in landscaping and gardens for their vibrant colors.

Origin

Europe, France, Spain

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Interesting Facts of

About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.

The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

danger and caution

Astrological Flower

Rhododendron

Birth Month Flower

May

Flower Availability

Seasonal

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Decoration

Health Benefits

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Landscaping

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Occasional Uses

Decoration

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Rhododendron

Tribe

Ericaceae » Rhodoreae

Scientific Name

Vinca

Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

2001000

3 25000

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Information about Periwinkle and Rhododendron

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Periwinkle and Rhododendron in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Rhododendron color

Periwinkle and Rhododendron come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Periwinkle and Rhododendron color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Periwinkle is Funnel in shape and has Floral fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Rhododendron has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Periwinkle and Rhododendron

You must be eager to know more facts about Periwinkle and Rhododendron. Did you know Periwinkle has originated in Europe, France, Spain while Rhododendron has originated in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America. One of the Interesting Facts about Periwinkle and Rhododendron is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Periwinkle and Rhododendron Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Periwinkle and Rhododendron uses in this section. Periwinkle and Rhododendron have many medicinal properties. Besides, Periwinkle is given on special occasions like Decoration whereas Rhododendron on Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding. Periwinkle and Rhododendron also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Periwinkle and Rhododendron Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Periwinkle and Rhododendron Family classification here. Periwinkle and Rhododendron belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.