Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrubs
Fern, Succulent
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-11
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting, 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
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
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 lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Not Available
In German
Hortensie
Impatiens capensis
In French
Hortensia
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Hortensia
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
υδραγεία
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Hortensja
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Hibiscus
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Geraniales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Impatiens
Clade
Not Available
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Hydrangea and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Jewelweed. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Jewelweed 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 Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Jewelweed
Season and care of Hydrangea and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Jewelweed season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Jewelweed Physical Information
Hydrangea and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Jewelweed are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Jewelweed
Care of Hydrangea and Jewelweed 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 Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.