Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
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, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Clay, 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Plum
In German
Hortensie
Pflaume
In French
Hortensia
prune
In Spanish
Hortensia
ciruela
In Greek
υδραγεία
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
ameixa
In Polish
Hortensja
Śliwka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Plum
Season and care of Hydrangea and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Plum season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Plum is Acidic.
Hydrangea and Plum Physical Information
Hydrangea and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Plum are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Hydrangea and Plum
Care of Hydrangea and Plum 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 Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.