Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Bambusoideae
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
digitate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
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
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
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Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
Hydrangea
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
Hydrangea
In German
Hedge Bambus
Hortensie
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Hortensia
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Hortensia
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Hortênsia
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Hortensja
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Hydrangea
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Hedge Bamboo and Hydrangea Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Hydrangea are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Hydrangea
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done 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 Hedge Bamboo 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.