Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Mediterranean
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Glandular
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, 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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Light
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Artichoke
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Artichoke
In German
Hortensie
Artischocke
In French
Hortensia
Artichaut
In Spanish
Hortensia
Alcachofa
In Greek
υδραγεία
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Alcachofra
In Polish
Hortensja
Karczoch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hydrangea and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Artichoke. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Artichoke 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 Hydrangea and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Artichoke
Season and care of Hydrangea and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Artichoke season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Hydrangea and Artichoke Physical Information
Hydrangea and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Artichoke are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Hydrangea and Artichoke
Care of Hydrangea and Artichoke 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 Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.