Gardenia

Hydrangea

About Gardenia and Hydrangea

Gardenia

Hydrangea

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrubs

Origin

China

China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas

Types

August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

200100

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Forest margins, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-103-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

26.25 cm4.92 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

5.24 cm11.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Mid Spring, Mid Summer

Early Spring, Late Autumn

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Well drained

Light

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Planting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Soil Type

Well drained

Light

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, 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

Pests and Diseases

Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker

Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees

Bees, Flies

Allergy

Asthma, Headache

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Negativity

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Gardenia

Hydrangea

Common Name

Gardenia

Hydrangea or hortensia

In Hindi

Gardenia

Hydrangea

In German

Gardenie

Hortensie

In French

Gardénia

Hortensia

In Spanish

Gardenia

Hortensia

In Greek

γαρδένια

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

gardênia

Hortênsia

In Polish

Gardenia

Hortensja

In Latin

Gardenia

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Cornales

Family

Rubiaceae

Hydrangeaceae

Genus

Gardenia

Hydrangea

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Gardenieae

Subfamily

Ixoroideae

Number of Species

14075

1 27800

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Properties of Gardenia and Hydrangea

Wondering what are the properties of Gardenia and Hydrangea? We provide you with everything About Gardenia and Hydrangea. Gardenia doesn't have thorns and Hydrangea doesn't have thorns. Also Gardenia does not have fragrant flowers. Gardenia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Headache and Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Asthma and Headache. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Gardenia and Hydrangea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gardenia and Hydrangea

Season and care of Gardenia and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Hydrangea season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Hydrangea is Acidic.

Gardenia and Hydrangea Physical Information

Gardenia and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Hydrangea are as follows:

Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green

Care of Gardenia and Hydrangea

Care of Gardenia and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Gardenia 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.