Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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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, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Russian'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
German Iris
Kale, Redbor Kale
In Hindi
German Iris
Hydrangea
In German
German Iris
Hortensie
In French
German Iris
Hortensia
In Spanish
German Iris
Hortensia
In Greek
German Iris
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
German Iris
Hortênsia
In Polish
German Iris
Hortensja
In Latin
German Iris
Hibiscus
Family
Iridaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of German Iris and Redbor Kale
Wondering what are the properties of German Iris and Redbor Kale? We provide you with everything About German Iris and Redbor Kale. German Iris doesn't have thorns and Redbor Kale doesn't have thorns. Also German Iris does not have fragrant flowers. German Iris has allergic reactions like Gastric disturbances and Skin irritation and Redbor Kale has allergic reactions like Gastric disturbances and Skin irritation. 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 German Iris and Redbor Kale and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of German Iris and Redbor Kale
Season and care of German Iris and Redbor Kale is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Redbor Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Redbor Kale season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Redbor Kale is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Redbor Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
German Iris and Redbor Kale Physical Information
German Iris and Redbor Kale physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Redbor Kale height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Redbor Kale are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Redbor Kale flower color: White and Ivory
- Redbor Kale leaf color: Purple and Gray Green
Care of German Iris and Redbor Kale
Care of German Iris and Redbor Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Redbor Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Redbor Kale needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.