Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Leaf Blotch, Ringspot virus, Stem rot, Tip blight, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Alterative, Analgesic, Anodyne, anti inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Hypotensive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
-
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Double Pink Peony, Garden Peony
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Double Pink Peony
In German
Hortensie
Doppelte rosa Pfingstrosen
In French
Hortensia
Double Rose pivoine
In Spanish
Hortensia
Doble Pink Peony
In Greek
υδραγεία
Διπλό Ροζ Παιωνία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Duplo Pink Peony
In Polish
Hortensja
Podwójne Pink Peony
In Latin
Hibiscus
Geminus Pink AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Dilleniales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Double Pink Peony
Season and care of Hydrangea and Double Pink Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Double Pink Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Double Pink Peony season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Double Pink Peony is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Double Pink Peony is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Double Pink Peony Physical Information
Hydrangea and Double Pink Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Double Pink Peony height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Double Pink Peony are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Double Pink Peony flower color: White and Light Pink
- Double Pink Peony leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Hydrangea and Double Pink Peony
Care of Hydrangea and Double Pink Peony 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 Double Pink Peony 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 Double Pink Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.