Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Enkianthus campanulatus
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
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
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Enkianthus
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Enkianthus
In German
Hortensie
Enkianthus
In French
Hortensia
Enkianthus
In Spanish
Hortensia
Enkianthus
In Greek
υδραγεία
Enkianthus
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Enkianthus
In Polish
Hortensja
Enkianthus
In Latin
Hibiscus
Enkianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Enkianthus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Enkianthoideae
Properties of Hydrangea and Enkianthus
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Enkianthus? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Enkianthus. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Enkianthus doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Enkianthus 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 Enkianthus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Enkianthus
Season and care of Hydrangea and Enkianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Enkianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Enkianthus season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Enkianthus Physical Information
Hydrangea and Enkianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Enkianthus are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
- Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hydrangea and Enkianthus
Care of Hydrangea and Enkianthus 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 Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.