Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
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
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Palmate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings, 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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
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Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Jostaberry
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Jostaberry
In German
Hortensie
Jostaberry
In French
Hortensia
casseille
In Spanish
Hortensia
Jostaberry
In Greek
υδραγεία
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Jostaberry
In Polish
Hortensja
Jostaberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Cornales
Saxifragales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Hydrangea and Jostaberry
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Jostaberry? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Jostaberry. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Jostaberry doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Jostaberry 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 Jostaberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Jostaberry
Season and care of Hydrangea and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Jostaberry season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Jostaberry Physical Information
Hydrangea and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Jostaberry are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Jostaberry
Care of Hydrangea and Jostaberry 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 Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.