Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Ants
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
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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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
PRUNELLA 'Summer Daze' PP19609
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Selfheal, Summer Daze Selfheal
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
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Selfheal
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Selfheal is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Selfheal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Selfheal season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Selfheal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Selfheal is Acidic, Neutral.
Crenshaw Melon and Selfheal Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Selfheal physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Selfheal height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Selfheal are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Selfheal flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Selfheal leaf color: Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Selfheal
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Selfheal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Selfheal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Selfheal needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.