Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Eastern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
foothill woods, Hills, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip 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, Do not water frequently
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
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, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Galls, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Wasps
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Aphids
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, Hypotensive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
LIGUSTRUM japonicum
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Japanese Ligustrum
Waxleaf Ligustrum
Texas Privet
Waxleaf Privet
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Japanese Privet
In German
Hortensie
japanische Privet
In French
Hortensia
Privet japonaise
In Spanish
Hortensia
Privet japonesa
In Greek
υδραγεία
Ιαπωνικά Privet
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Privet Xapanese
In Polish
Hortensja
Xapanese Privet
In Latin
Hibiscus
Japanese Privet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Ligustrum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Japanese Privet
Season and care of Hydrangea and Japanese Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Japanese Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Japanese Privet season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Japanese Privet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Japanese Privet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Japanese Privet Physical Information
Hydrangea and Japanese Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Japanese Privet height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Japanese Privet are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Japanese Privet flower color: White
- Japanese Privet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hydrangea and Japanese Privet
Care of Hydrangea and Japanese Privet 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 Japanese Privet 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 Japanese Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.