Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
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
Pest Free
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
Hydrangea
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Hydrangea
In German
Echte Kamille
Hortensie
In French
Matricaria recutita
Hortensia
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Hortensia
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Hortênsia
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Hortensja
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Hibiscus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Hydrangea
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Hydrangea
Season and care of German Chamomile and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
German Chamomile and Hydrangea Physical Information
German Chamomile and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Hydrangea are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of German Chamomile and Hydrangea
Care of German Chamomile and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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.