Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
-
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Winter heath
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Hydrangea
In German
Alpine Heath
Hortensie
In French
Alpine Heath
Hortensia
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Hortensia
In Greek
Alpine Heath
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Hortênsia
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Hortensja
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Hibiscus
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Alpine Heath and Batavia
Wondering what are the properties of Alpine Heath and Batavia? We provide you with everything About Alpine Heath and Batavia. Alpine Heath doesn't have thorns and Batavia doesn't have thorns. Also Alpine Heath does not have fragrant flowers. Alpine Heath has allergic reactions like and Batavia has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alpine Heath and Batavia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Batavia
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Batavia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Batavia is Neutral.
Alpine Heath and Batavia Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Batavia are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Batavia
Care of Alpine Heath and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.