Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
buttercup
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
meadows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, reseeds
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Light
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antirheumatic, Astringent, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
Ranunculus ficaria
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Figwort, Lesser Celandine
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Lesser Celandine
In German
Hortensie
Scharbockskraut
In French
Hortensia
Ficaire
In Spanish
Hortensia
celidonia menor
In Greek
υδραγεία
Lesser Celandine
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Lesser Celandine
In Polish
Hortensja
Ziarnopłon wiosenny
In Latin
Hibiscus
Pavasara mazpurenīte
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Ranunculales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Hydrangea and Lesser Celandine
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Lesser Celandine? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Lesser Celandine. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Lesser Celandine doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Lesser Celandine 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 Lesser Celandine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Lesser Celandine
Season and care of Hydrangea and Lesser Celandine is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Lesser Celandine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Lesser Celandine season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Lesser Celandine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Lesser Celandine is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Lesser Celandine Physical Information
Hydrangea and Lesser Celandine physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Lesser Celandine height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Lesser Celandine are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Lesser Celandine flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Lesser Celandine leaf color:
Care of Hydrangea and Lesser Celandine
Care of Hydrangea and Lesser Celandine 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 Lesser Celandine 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 Lesser Celandine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.