Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Lakes, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ABELIA x grandiflora
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Glossy Abelia
Water Poppy
In Hindi
Glossy Abelia
जल पोस्ता
In German
Glossy Abelia
Wasser Poppy
In French
Abelia Glossy
eau Poppy
In Spanish
Abelia brillante
amapola agua
In Greek
γυαλιστερό Abelia
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Abelia brilhante
água Poppy
In Polish
Błyszczący Abelia
Woda Poppy
In Latin
Abutilon glossy
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Alismatales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Alismataceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Glossy Abelia and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Glossy Abelia and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Glossy Abelia and Water Poppy. Glossy Abelia doesn't have thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Glossy Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Glossy Abelia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Water Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Glossy Abelia and Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Glossy Abelia and Water Poppy
Season and care of Glossy Abelia and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Glossy Abelia and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Glossy Abelia and Water Poppy Physical Information
Glossy Abelia and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Glossy Abelia and Water Poppy are as follows:
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Glossy Abelia and Water Poppy
Care of Glossy Abelia and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Glossy Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.