Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Europe, Russia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-7
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
Primula elatior
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Oxlip, true oxlip
In German
Hortensie
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Hortensia
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Hortensia
Primula elatior
In Greek
υδραγεία
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Oxlip
In Polish
Hortensja
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Oenothera
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Oxlip
Season and care of Hydrangea and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Oxlip season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Oxlip Physical Information
Hydrangea and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Oxlip are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Oxlip
Care of Hydrangea and Oxlip 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 Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.