Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not avaialable
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
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, 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, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
MALUS domestica 'Cortland'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Apple, Cortland Apple, Red Eating Apple
In Hindi
Hydrangea
cortland apple
In German
Hortensie
Cortland Apfel
In French
Hortensia
Cortland (pomme)
In Spanish
Hortensia
manzana Cortland
In Greek
υδραγεία
Cortland μήλο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Cortland da maçã
In Polish
Hortensja
Cortland (jabłoń)
In Latin
Hibiscus
cortland apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Cortland Apple
Season and care of Hydrangea and Cortland Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Cortland Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Cortland Apple season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Cortland Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Cortland Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Cortland Apple Physical Information
Hydrangea and Cortland Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Cortland Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Cortland Apple are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Cortland Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cortland Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Cortland Apple
Care of Hydrangea and Cortland Apple 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 Cortland Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cortland Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.