Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, 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
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
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
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
leatherleaf plant
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Leatherleaf Viburnum
In German
Hortensie
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
In French
Hortensia
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Spanish
Hortensia
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Greek
υδραγεία
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Polish
Hortensja
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Latin
Hibiscus
leatherleaf viburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Dipsacales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hydrangea and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Leatherleaf Viburnum? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Leatherleaf Viburnum. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Leatherleaf Viburnum doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Season and care of Hydrangea and Leatherleaf Viburnum is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Leatherleaf Viburnum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Leatherleaf Viburnum Physical Information
Hydrangea and Leatherleaf Viburnum physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Leatherleaf Viburnum are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
- Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hydrangea and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Care of Hydrangea and Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.