Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Caribbean
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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 Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Hortensie
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Hortensia
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Hortensia
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
υδραγεία
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Hortensja
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Hibiscus
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Scrophulariales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Jacaranda
Clade
Not Available
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Jacaranda
Season and care of Hydrangea and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Jacaranda season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Jacaranda Physical Information
Hydrangea and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Jacaranda are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hydrangea and Jacaranda
Care of Hydrangea and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.