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Rhododendron and Carnation

Color

Color

Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride
Green - Prosperity and Optimism, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Floral
Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

55
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Bowl

Height

6.00 cm2.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

1.25 cm3.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
-

Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

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0 0
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Form

-
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Diligently
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy
Well-drained

The pH of Soil

5.506.00
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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Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

List of Diseases

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Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Spring Season

Vase Life

00
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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

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
Mediterranean Region

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".
  • After adding food colors to water white carnation changes its color in 24 hours.
  • Greatest producer of Carnations is Colombia.
  • Latin name of Carnations is Dianthus which means 'flower of the gods'.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

danger and caution

Astrological Flower

Rhododendron

Birth Month Flower

May

Flower Availability

Seasonal

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

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Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

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Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin

Culinary Uses

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Included in wines and cocktails

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Landscaping

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

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Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Rhododendron

Tribe

Ericaceae » Rhodoreae

Scientific Name

Rosa
Dianthus caryophyllus

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

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Caryophyllales

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Family

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Caryophyllaceae

Sub Family

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Genus

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-

Number of Species

1000300
3 25000
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About Rhododendron and Carnation

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 Rhododendron and Carnation facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Rhododendron and Carnation Facts and color

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

Rhododendron and Carnation growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Rhododendron and Carnation growing conditions. Rhododendron requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Carnation needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained soil. Get other Rhododendron and Carnation facts in the sections below.

Rhododendron and Carnation Facts

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Rhododendron and Carnation Classification

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