Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Shrubs
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Myrtus communis
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
Hydrangea
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Common myrtle
Hydrangea
In German
Myrte
Hortensie
In French
Myrtus communis
Hortensia
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
Hortensia
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
murta comum
Hortênsia
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Hortensja
In Latin
myrto Common
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Hydrangea
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Hydrangea season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Common Myrtle and Hydrangea Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Hydrangea are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Hydrangea
Care of Common Myrtle and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.