Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Not Available
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
Hydrangea
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
खरबूजा
Hydrangea
In German
Zuckermelone
Hortensie
In French
Melon
Hortensia
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
Hortensia
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
Hortênsia
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
Hortensja
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cornales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Hydrangea
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Crenshaw Melon and Hydrangea Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Hydrangea are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Hydrangea
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon 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 Crenshaw Melon 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.