Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Mediterranean
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Lavender
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Lavender
In German
Hortensie
Lavendel
In French
Hortensia
Lavande
In Spanish
Hortensia
Lavanda
In Greek
υδραγεία
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Lavanda
In Polish
Hortensja
Lawenda
In Latin
Hibiscus
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Lavandula
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Lavender
Season and care of Hydrangea and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Lavender season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Lavender Physical Information
Hydrangea and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Lavender are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Hydrangea and Lavender
Care of Hydrangea and Lavender 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 Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.