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Azalea and Rhododendron

Color

Color

Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

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

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Floral
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

55
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Bowl

Height

6.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

1.25 cm1.25 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
-

Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
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Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Diligently
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy
Loamy

The pH of Soil

5.505.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur
Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

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List of Diseases

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Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Azaleas are flowering shrubs that belong to the Rhododendron genus and are known for their vibrant blooms.
Rhododendron flowers have a history of being associated with caution, danger, and protection, often used in landscaping and gardens for their vibrant colors.

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Interesting Facts of

  • 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".
  • 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

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

passion and womanhood
danger and caution

Astrological Flower

Honeysuckle
Rhododendron

Birth Month Flower

March - April
May

Flower Availability

Seasonal
Seasonal

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

-
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Medicinal Uses

-
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Culinary Uses

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Other Benefits

Design Uses

Landscaping
Landscaping

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Allergy

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Family

Common Name

Rhododendron
Rhododendron

Tribe

Ericaceae » Rhodoreae
Ericaceae » Rhodoreae

Scientific Name

Rhododendron
Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Ericales
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Family

Ericaceae
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Sub Family

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Genus

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Number of Species

100001000
3 25000
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About Azalea and Rhododendron

It is said that earth laughs with flowers. Be it Fragrant Flowers or non-fragrant flowers, they keep the surrounding cheerful. They are the best gift from mother earth. Let’s know about Azalea and Rhododendron facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Azalea and Rhododendron Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Azalea and Rhododendron facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Azalea and Rhododendron. Azalea comes in Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors whereas Rhododendron flowers are with Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors. Other Azalea and Rhododendron facts will definitely amuse you.

Azalea and Rhododendron growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Azalea and Rhododendron growing conditions. Azalea requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Rhododendron needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Get other Azalea and Rhododendron facts in the sections below.

Azalea and Rhododendron Facts

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Azalea and Rhododendron Classification

After knowing about various Azalea and Rhododendron facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Azalea and Rhododendron classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Azalea and Rhododendron is Rhododendron and Rosa respectively. Azalea belongs to Ericaceae family whereas Rhododendron falls under family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.