Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
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Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
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Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Allergy
Throat itching
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
Hydrangea
In German
cherry Plum
Hortensie
In French
Prunus
Hortensia
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Hortensia
In Greek
Cherry Plum
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Hortênsia
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Hortensja
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Hibiscus
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Bugleweed
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Plum and Bugleweed Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Bugleweed are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Bugleweed
Care of Cherry Plum and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.