Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
Types
-
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loamy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Herb
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
CENTAUREA cyanus
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Hydrangea
In German
Fullers Karde
Hortensie
In French
Cardère à foulon
Hortensia
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Hortensia
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Hortênsia
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Hortensja
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Hibiscus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asterales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Cornflower
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Cornflower is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Cornflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornflower season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Cornflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Cornflower Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Cornflower physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Cornflower are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
- Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Cornflower
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Cornflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.