Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
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
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
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Flower Color Modifier
-
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, 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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
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Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Oleaster
In Hindi
Hydrangea
इलेगनस
In German
Hortensie
Elaeagnus
In French
Hortensia
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
Hortensia
Elaeagnus
In Greek
υδραγεία
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Hortensja
Elaeagnus
In Latin
Hibiscus
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Elaeagnus
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Hydrangea and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Elaeagnus season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Hydrangea and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Elaeagnus flower color:
- Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray
Care of Hydrangea and Elaeagnus
Care of Hydrangea and Elaeagnus 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 Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.