Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
pollinators
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Bog Rosemary
In German
Hortensie
Rosmarinheide
In French
Hortensia
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
υδραγεία
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Hortensja
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Hibiscus
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Andromeda
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Hydrangea and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Bog Rosemary. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Hydrangea and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Bog Rosemary season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Hydrangea and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Hydrangea and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Hydrangea and Bog Rosemary
Care of Hydrangea and Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.