Rhododendron japonicum | Japanese Azalea. Originated in … Japan | Various
Rhododendron japonicum belongs to the plant family ERICACEÆ and Genus Rhododendron This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Rhododendron japonicum does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Rhododendron japonicum so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Rhododendron japonicum Japanese azalea is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The leaves of Rhododendron japonicum have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Gray black and gray black are common colors produced with Japanese azalea. Azelea is used in Japan for dyeing. Common mordants used to fix the color to the fabric when dyeing with this plant include iron and lime.
The Leaves of Rhododendron japonicum can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … gray black,red brown
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.