Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Shrubs
Origin
Australia, South America
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblovate
Plant Season
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Light
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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 pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
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
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Hydrangea
Common Name
Elderberry
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Elderberry
Hydrangea
In German
Holunderbeere
Hortensie
In French
Sureau
Hortensia
In Spanish
Saúco
Hortensia
In Greek
Elderberry
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Hortênsia
In Polish
Bez czarny
Hortensja
In Latin
Elderberry
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Cornales
Family
Adoxaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Elderberry and Hydrangea
Season and care of Elderberry and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Hydrangea season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Elderberry and Hydrangea Physical Information
Elderberry and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Hydrangea are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Elderberry and Hydrangea
Care of Elderberry and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads 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 Elderberry 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.