Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Shrub
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Forests, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Scrubs, wastelands, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-8
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
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Compound
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Hardwood Cuttings, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antirheumatic, Cardiotonic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic, Vasoconstrictor
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Basketary, Fibre, Repellent, Tannin, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, used for making high quality paper, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
CYTISUS scoparius 'Burkwoodii'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Scotch Broom
In Hindi
Hydrangea
cytisus scoparius
In German
Hortensie
cytisus scoparius
In French
Hortensia
cytisus scoparius
In Spanish
Hortensia
Cytisus scoparius
In Greek
υδραγεία
Cytisus Scoparius ή
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
cytisus scoparius
In Polish
Hortensja
żarnowiec
In Latin
Hibiscus
scoparius cytisum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Scotch Broom
Season and care of Hydrangea and Scotch Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Scotch Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Scotch Broom season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Scotch Broom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Scotch Broom is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Scotch Broom Physical Information
Hydrangea and Scotch Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Scotch Broom height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Scotch Broom are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Scotch Broom flower color: Yellow, Rose and Burgundy
- Scotch Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Scotch Broom
Care of Hydrangea and Scotch Broom 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 Scotch Broom 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 Scotch Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.