Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cornus controversa
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Dark Blue
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Hortensie
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Hortensia
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
Hortensia
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
υδραγεία
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Hortensja
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Hibiscus
MUSTACEUM ligno
Family
Lamiaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Bugleweed and Wedding Cake Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Bugleweed and Wedding Cake Tree? We provide you with everything About Bugleweed and Wedding Cake Tree. Bugleweed doesn't have thorns and Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Bugleweed does not have fragrant flowers. Bugleweed has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Wedding Cake Tree 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 Wedding Cake Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bugleweed and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Bugleweed and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bugleweed and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Bugleweed and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Bugleweed and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Bugleweed and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Bugleweed and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.