Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Yellow peach, White peach, Clingstone
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Red, Green, Light Green, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, 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, Requires regular watering
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
Full 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 all suckers, Remove all watersprouts, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
PRUNUS persica
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Peach
In German
Hortensie
Pfirsich
In French
Hortensia
pêche
In Spanish
Hortensia
melocotón
In Greek
υδραγεία
ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
pêssego
In Polish
Hortensja
brzoskwinia
In Latin
Hibiscus
persici
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Peach
Season and care of Hydrangea and Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Peach season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Peach is Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Peach is Acidic.
Hydrangea and Peach Physical Information
Hydrangea and Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Peach height is 1,005.84 cm and width 15.24 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Peach are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Peach flower color: RedGreenLight Green and Yellow
- Peach leaf color: Pink
Care of Hydrangea and Peach
Care of Hydrangea and Peach 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 Peach pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove all watersprouts, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.