Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Blue danube
Hawaii
Blue Mink
Bavaria
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Pastures, Roadsides, Tropical regions, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
AGERATUM 'Blue Hawaii'( HAWAII SERIES)
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Ageratum, Blue Hawaii Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Ageratum
In German
Hortensie
Ageratum
In French
Hortensia
Ageratum
In Spanish
Hortensia
Ageratum
In Greek
υδραγεία
Ageratum
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Ageratum
In Polish
Hortensja
Ageratum
In Latin
Hibiscus
Ageratum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Ageratum
Season and care of Hydrangea and Ageratum is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Ageratum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Ageratum season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Ageratum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Ageratum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Ageratum Physical Information
Hydrangea and Ageratum physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Ageratum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Ageratum are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Ageratum flower color: Blue
- Ageratum leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Ageratum
Care of Hydrangea and Ageratum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Ageratum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove short twigs. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ageratum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.