Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Wild
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
10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
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 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
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Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
PENSTEMON parryi
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Parry's Beardtongue
In Hindi
Hydrangea
penstemon parryi
In German
Hortensie
penstemon parryi
In French
Hortensia
penstemon parryi
In Spanish
Hortensia
parryi penstemon
In Greek
υδραγεία
penstemon parryi
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
parryi penstemon
In Polish
Hortensja
penstemon parryi
In Latin
Hibiscus
Persicaria californicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Penstemon
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Hydrangea and Penstemon Parryi
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Penstemon Parryi? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Penstemon Parryi. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Penstemon Parryi doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Penstemon Parryi
Season and care of Hydrangea and Penstemon Parryi is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Penstemon Parryi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Penstemon Parryi season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Penstemon Parryi is Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Penstemon Parryi Physical Information
Hydrangea and Penstemon Parryi physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Penstemon Parryi are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
- Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Hydrangea and Penstemon Parryi
Care of Hydrangea and Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.