Rhododendron viscosum | Swamp Azalea | Shrub
Rhododendron viscosum belongs to the plant family ERICACEĈ and Genus Rhododendron This Shrub prefers Moist soil , a pH which can apply to most normal garden soil conditions, . 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 … Partial shade
People create special hummingbird or "hummer" gardens. Hummingbirds feed by site and tend to fly in the same areas. There is a term for these routes called traplinings. Consider hummingbird plants that flower at different times. Do not use pesticides since hummingbirds eat the plant insects as a source of protein. Hummingbirds do not have a sense of smell and rely upon sight and high nectar producing plants. Rhododendron viscosum is known to attract humming birds and other nectar feeding garden birds.
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Rhododendron viscosum so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Rhododendron viscosum swamp azalea is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Rhododendron viscosum | Swamp Azalea is either a deciduous plant which means it loses its leaves in Autumn or Fall or it can be classed as an evergreen but only for warmer climates (maintains leaves all year round). Beware using trees that lose their leaves around fish ponds.
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).
Rhododendron viscosum is a good hummingbird feeder. Swamp azalea can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0° Fahrenheit. Partial shade is best for growing this plant. It prefers moist soils.
Rhododendron viscosum will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 5 and20 years.
Rhododendron viscosum is a woody perennial. Flowers: Swamp azalea has pale red flower blossoms with a white fringe. March is the usual month for flowering. The blossoms are usually either red or white.
Rhododendron viscosum | Swamp Azalea is classed as a flowering plant specimen. The flower's principle colouring is red,white. If the flower has other colours these flower accent colors would be described as … . Secondary color or not the flower is described as: pale red flower blossoms with a white fringe
In the Northern Hemisphere Rhododendron viscosum starts to bloom around 03,01 blooming stops about 03,31
"Hummingbird Gardens: Turning your yard into hummingbird heaven", Stephen W. Kress, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 2000.