Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Does not require lot of watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Light
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Sakaki
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Sakaki
In German
Hortensie
Sperrstrauch
In French
Hortensia
Sakaki
In Spanish
Hortensia
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Sakaki
In Polish
Hortensja
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Sakaki
Season and care of Hydrangea and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Sakaki season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Sakaki Physical Information
Hydrangea and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Sakaki are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Hydrangea and Sakaki
Care of Hydrangea and Sakaki 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 Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.