Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
6.56 cm
6.56 cm
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
Insignificant
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
-
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Insignificant
No
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
No
Fragrant Leaf
Insignificant
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Insignificant
No
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Insignificant
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Outdoor Plant
-
Yes
Garden Design
-
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Properties of Blue Star Creeper and Chocolate-root
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Star Creeper and Chocolate-root? We provide you with everything About Blue Star Creeper and Chocolate-root. Blue Star Creeper doesn't have thorns and Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Star Creeper does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Star Creeper has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Blue Star Creeper and Chocolate-root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Star Creeper and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Blue Star Creeper and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Star Creeper and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Star Creeper season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Blue Star Creeper is Light and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Blue Star Creeper is Acidic and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Blue Star Creeper and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Blue Star Creeper and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Star Creeper height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Star Creeper and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Blue Star Creeper flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Blue Star Creeper leaf color: Dark Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Star Creeper and Chocolate-root
Care of Blue Star Creeper and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Star Creeper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Star Creeper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.