Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, 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
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Pelargonium
In German
Hortensie
Pelargonium
In French
Hortensia
pélargonium
In Spanish
Hortensia
pelargonium
In Greek
υδραγεία
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
pelargônio
In Polish
Hortensja
pelargonia
In Latin
Hibiscus
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Geraniales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Pelargonium
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Hydrangea and Scented Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Scented Geranium? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Scented Geranium. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Scented Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Hydrangea and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Scented Geranium season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Hydrangea and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Hydrangea and Scented Geranium
Care of Hydrangea and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.