Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Radermachera sinica
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Blue, Dark Blue
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
China Doll
In Hindi
Hydrangea
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Hortensie
Zimmeresche
In French
Hortensia
china doll
In Spanish
Hortensia
china doll
In Greek
υδραγεία
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Hortensja
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
Hibiscus
Sinis pupa ligno
Family
Lamiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Bugleweed and China Doll
Wondering what are the properties of Bugleweed and China Doll? We provide you with everything About Bugleweed and China Doll. Bugleweed doesn't have thorns and China Doll doesn't have thorns. Also Bugleweed does not have fragrant flowers. Bugleweed has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and China Doll 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 Bugleweed and China Doll and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bugleweed and China Doll
Season and care of Bugleweed and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Bugleweed and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Bugleweed and China Doll Physical Information
Bugleweed and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and China Doll are as follows:
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bugleweed and China Doll
Care of Bugleweed and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.