Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
PHLOX douglasii
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Phlox plant
In German
Hortensie
Phlox Pflanze
In French
Hortensia
plante Phlox
In Spanish
Hortensia
planta de Phlox
In Greek
υδραγεία
φυτό phlox
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
planta Phlox
In Polish
Hortensja
Phlox roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus
plantae Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Phlox
Season and care of Hydrangea and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Phlox season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Hydrangea and Phlox Physical Information
Hydrangea and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Phlox are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Hydrangea and Phlox
Care of Hydrangea and Phlox 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 Phlox 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 Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.