Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Eastern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
High elevation
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, 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
Never Over-water
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, 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
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
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root, Root bark
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
Hydrangea
fleeceflower
In German
Hortensie
fleeceflower
In French
Hortensia
fleeceflower
In Spanish
Hortensia
Polygonum affine
In Greek
υδραγεία
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
fleeceflower
In Polish
Hortensja
fleeceflower
In Latin
Hibiscus
fleeceflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Cornales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Periscaria
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Hydrangea and Fleeceflower
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Fleeceflower? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Fleeceflower. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Fleeceflower doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Hydrangea and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Fleeceflower season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Hydrangea and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Hydrangea and Fleeceflower
Care of Hydrangea and Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.