Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Rocky areas
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
FICUS carica
Hydrangea
Common Name
Chicago Hardy Fig
Hydrangea or hortensia
In German
Feige
Hortensie
In French
figue
Hortensia
In Spanish
higo
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Figura
Hortênsia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Ficeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Hydrangea
Season and care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Chicago Hardy Fig and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicago Hardy Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chicago Hardy Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Chicago Hardy Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Chicago Hardy Fig and Hydrangea Physical Information
Chicago Hardy Fig and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Chicago Hardy Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Chicago Hardy Fig and Hydrangea are as follows:
Chicago Hardy Fig flower color: Green
Chicago Hardy Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Hydrangea
Care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chicago Hardy Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chicago Hardy Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.