Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
'Aromatica True Blue' nemesia, 'Candy Girl' nemesia, 'Lemon Mist' nemesia
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Peach, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
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
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
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
Pinch Tips, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Red blotch, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
NEMESIA strumosa 'Kirine-15'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Angelart Orange Nemesia, Nemesia
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Nemesia
In German
Hortensie
Nemesia
In French
Hortensia
Nemesia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Nemesia
In Greek
υδραγεία
Nemesia
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Nemesia
In Polish
Hortensja
Nemesia
In Latin
Hibiscus
Nemesia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Scrophulariales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Nemesia
Season and care of Hydrangea and Nemesia is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Nemesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Nemesia season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Nemesia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Nemesia is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Nemesia Physical Information
Hydrangea and Nemesia physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Nemesia height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Nemesia are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Nemesia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Peach and Crimson
- Nemesia leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Nemesia
Care of Hydrangea and Nemesia 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 Nemesia pruning is done Pinch Tips and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nemesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.