Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Australia, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Compound
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Light
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part 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
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
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
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Elderberry
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Elderberry
In German
Hortensie
Holunderbeere
In French
Hortensia
Sureau
In Spanish
Hortensia
Saúco
In Greek
υδραγεία
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Hortensja
Bez czarny
In Latin
Hibiscus
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Dipsacales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Hydrangea and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Elderberry. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Elderberry 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 Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Elderberry
Season and care of Hydrangea and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Elderberry season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Hydrangea and Elderberry Physical Information
Hydrangea and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Elderberry are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Elderberry
Care of Hydrangea and Elderberry 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 Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.