Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Western United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Canker, Free of serious pests and diseases, Needle rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Applicable
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
PICEA pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In German
Hortensie
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In French
Hortensia
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In Spanish
Hortensia
Enano Blue Spruce
In Greek
υδραγεία
Νάνος Blue Spruce
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Anão Blue Spruce
In Polish
Hortensja
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In Latin
Hibiscus
Blue dwarf Spruce
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Dwarf Blue Spruce
Season and care of Hydrangea and Dwarf Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Dwarf Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Dwarf Blue Spruce season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Dwarf Blue Spruce Physical Information
Hydrangea and Dwarf Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Dwarf Blue Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Dwarf Blue Spruce are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Dwarf Blue Spruce flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Dwarf Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Hydrangea and Dwarf Blue Spruce
Care of Hydrangea and Dwarf Blue Spruce 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 Dwarf Blue Spruce 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 Dwarf Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.