Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
12.00 cm
60.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Pink, Peach
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
-
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALCEA 'Peaches 'N' Dreams'
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Hollyhock, Peaches 'n Dreams Hollyhock
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Family
Malvaceae
Boraginaceae
Properties of Hollyhock and Common Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of Hollyhock and Common Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Hollyhock and Common Comfrey. Hollyhock doesn't have thorns and Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Hollyhock does not have fragrant flowers. Hollyhock has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Common Comfrey has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Hollyhock and Common Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hollyhock and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Hollyhock and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Hollyhock and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hollyhock season is Summer and Common Comfrey season is Summer. The type of soil for Hollyhock is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hollyhock is Neutral and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Hollyhock and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Hollyhock and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Hollyhock height is 12.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hollyhock and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Hollyhock flower color: White, Pink and Peach
Hollyhock leaf color: Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Hollyhock and Common Comfrey
Care of Hollyhock and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hollyhock pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hollyhock needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.