Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Cornus racemosa
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, hedge rows, Shady Edge
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
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Botanical Name
CORNUS racemosa
Hydrangea
Common Name
Dogwood, Bloodtwig dogwood
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Gray Dogwood
Hydrangea
In German
Cornus racemosa
Hortensie
In French
Gray Dogwood
Hortensia
In Spanish
Cornus racemosa
Hortensia
In Greek
Gray Dogwood
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Gray Dogwood
Hortênsia
In Polish
Gray Dogwood
Hortensja
In Latin
Gray Dogwood
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Gray Dogwood and Hydrangea
Season and care of Gray Dogwood and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Gray Dogwood and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gray Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gray Dogwood is and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Gray Dogwood is and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Gray Dogwood and Hydrangea Physical Information
Gray Dogwood and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Gray Dogwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Gray Dogwood and Hydrangea are as follows:
Gray Dogwood flower color: White
Gray Dogwood leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Gray Dogwood and Hydrangea
Care of Gray Dogwood and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gray Dogwood 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 Gray Dogwood 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.