Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Astringent, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Blue Berry Tree
In German
Hortensie
Blue Berry Baum
In French
Hortensia
Bleu Berry Tree
In Spanish
Hortensia
Árbol de la baya azul
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Árvore Berry Azul
In Polish
Hortensja
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
In Latin
Hibiscus
Berry lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Symplocos
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Blue Berry
Season and care of Hydrangea and Blue Berry is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Blue Berry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Blue Berry season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Blue Berry is Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Blue Berry Physical Information
Hydrangea and Blue Berry physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Blue Berry are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Blue Berry flower color: White
- Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Blue Berry
Care of Hydrangea and Blue Berry 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 Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.