Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
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Fruit Color
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Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood 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
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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Other Uses
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Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Japanese Quince , Japonica
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Flowering Quince
In German
Hortensie
Flowering Quince
In French
Hortensia
Flowering Quince
In Spanish
Hortensia
Flowering Quince
In Greek
υδραγεία
Flowering Quince
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Flowering Quince
In Polish
Hortensja
Flowering Quince
In Latin
Hibiscus
Flowering Quince
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Chaenomeles
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Flowering Quince
Season and care of Hydrangea and Flowering Quince is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Flowering Quince Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Flowering Quince season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Flowering Quince Physical Information
Hydrangea and Flowering Quince physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Flowering Quince are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hydrangea and Flowering Quince
Care of Hydrangea and Flowering Quince 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 Flowering Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Flowering Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.