Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Texas
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
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
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Alternate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
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
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
-
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Mexican primrose
In German
Hortensie
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Hortensia
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Hortensia
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Hortensja
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Hibiscus
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Oenothera
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Hydrangea and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Mexican primrose season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Hydrangea and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Mexican primrose
Care of Hydrangea and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.