Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
-
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
Types
-
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-11
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Hot Pink
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Herb
Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
CENTAUREA cyanus
Common Name
Wild lilac
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
In Hindi
Ceanothus
Hydrangea
In German
Ceanothus
Hortensie
In French
Ceanothus
Hortensia
In Spanish
Ceanothus
Hortensia
In Greek
Ceanothus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Ceanothus
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ceanothus
Hortensja
In Latin
Ceanothus
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rhamnaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Ceanothus
Centaurea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ceanothus and Cornflower
Season and care of Ceanothus and Cornflower is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Cornflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Cornflower season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Cornflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ceanothus and Cornflower Physical Information
Ceanothus and Cornflower physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Cornflower are as follows:
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
- Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Ceanothus and Cornflower
Care of Ceanothus and Cornflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.