China Aster

Meadow Cranesbill

About China Aster and Meadow Cranesbill

China Aster

Meadow Cranesbill

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

China

Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, China

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

35100

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

8*1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

White, Indigo, Dark Blue, Violet, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Alternate Days

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

GERANIUM pratense 'Victor Reiter Junior'

Common Name

China Aster

Meadow Cranesbill, Victor Reiter Junior Cranesbill

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

Hydrangea

In German

China Aster

Hortensie

In French

Chine Aster

Hortensia

In Spanish

aster de China

Hortensia

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

China Aster

Hortênsia

In Polish

Chiny Aster

Hortensja

In Latin

Sinis Aster

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Family

Asteraceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Callistephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

1550

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Meadow Cranesbill

Wondering what are the properties of China Aster and Meadow Cranesbill? We provide you with everything About China Aster and Meadow Cranesbill. China Aster doesn't have thorns and Meadow Cranesbill doesn't have thorns. Also China Aster does not have fragrant flowers. China Aster has allergic reactions like Asthma and Meadow Cranesbill has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 China Aster and Meadow Cranesbill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of China Aster and Meadow Cranesbill

Season and care of China Aster and Meadow Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Meadow Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meadow Cranesbill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

China Aster and Meadow Cranesbill Physical Information

China Aster and Meadow Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Meadow Cranesbill height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Meadow Cranesbill are as follows:

China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Meadow Cranesbill flower color: White, Indigo, Dark Blue, Violet and Blue Violet
Meadow Cranesbill leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of China Aster and Meadow Cranesbill

Care of China Aster and Meadow Cranesbill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Cranesbill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Meadow Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.