Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Mexico
Types
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Spanish Bluebell
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
Bluebell plant
Philadelphus
In German
Endymion Pflanze
Pfeifensträucher
In French
plante Bluebell
Philadelphus
In Spanish
planta Bluebell
Philadelphus
In Greek
φυτό Bluebell
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
planta Bluebell
Philadelphus
In Polish
Bluebell roślin
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Bluebell herba
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Hyacinthoides
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Bluebell and Mock Orange
Season and care of Bluebell and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebell and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebell season is Spring and Mock Orange season is Spring. The type of soil for Bluebell is Loam and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Bluebell and Mock Orange Physical Information
Bluebell and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebell and Mock Orange are as follows:
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
Bluebell leaf color: Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bluebell and Mock Orange
Care of Bluebell and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
