Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
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Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Blue danube
Hawaii
Blue Mink
Bavaria
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Pastures, Roadsides, Tropical regions, wastelands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AGERATUM 'Blue Hawaii'( HAWAII SERIES)
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Russian'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Ageratum, Blue Hawaii Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
Kale, Redbor Kale
In Hindi
Ageratum
Hydrangea
In German
Ageratum
Hortensie
In French
Ageratum
Hortensia
In Spanish
Ageratum
Hortensia
In Greek
Ageratum
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Ageratum
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ageratum
Hortensja
In Latin
Ageratum
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Ageratum and Redbor Kale
Season and care of Ageratum and Redbor Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Ageratum and Redbor Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ageratum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Redbor Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ageratum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Redbor Kale is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ageratum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Redbor Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Ageratum and Redbor Kale Physical Information
Ageratum and Redbor Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Ageratum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Redbor Kale height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Ageratum and Redbor Kale are as follows:
Ageratum flower color: Blue
Ageratum leaf color: Green
Redbor Kale flower color: White and Ivory
- Redbor Kale leaf color: Purple and Gray Green
Care of Ageratum and Redbor Kale
Care of Ageratum and Redbor Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ageratum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove short twigs and Redbor Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ageratum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Redbor Kale needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.