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About China Doll and Astrantia

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Perennial

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China
Europe, Turkey, Iran, Western Asia

Types

Radermachera sinica
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

17100
0 40000
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Habitat

Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-114-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

10-8
8*1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22

Habit

Spreading
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm30.50 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

490.00 cm30.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold
White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Oblovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
-

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Bees, Flies

Allergy

Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves
Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
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Used As Indoor Plant

Sometimes
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Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RADERMACHERA sinica
ASTRANTIA

Common Name

China Doll
Astrantia

In Hindi

चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Hydrangea

In German

Zimmeresche
Hortensie

In French

china doll
Hortensia

In Spanish

china doll
Hortensia

In Greek

δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
υδραγεία

In Portuguese

china árvore boneca
Hortênsia

In Polish

China Doll drzewo
Hortensja

In Latin

Sinis pupa ligno
Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
-

Order

Lamiales
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Family

Bignoniaceae
Apiaceae

Genus

Radermachera
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Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe

Tecomeae
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

179
1 27800
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Properties of China Doll and Astrantia

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

Season and Care of China Doll and Astrantia

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

China Doll and Astrantia Physical Information

China Doll and Astrantia physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Astrantia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Astrantia are as follows:

  • China Doll flower color: White and Gold

  • China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Astrantia flower color: White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Crimson

  • Astrantia leaf color: Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green and Ivory

Care of China Doll and Astrantia

Care of China Doll and Astrantia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astrantia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astrantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.