Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Southeastern United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not available
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pyramidal
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Birds, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Magnolia grandiflora
In German
Hortensie
Immergrüne Magnolie
In French
Hortensia
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
In Spanish
Hortensia
Magnolia grandiflora
In Greek
υδραγεία
Magnolia grandiflora
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Magnólia-branca
In Polish
Hortensja
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
In Latin
Hibiscus
Magnolia grandiflora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Magnoliales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Magnolioideae
Properties of Hydrangea and Southern Magnolia
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Southern Magnolia? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Southern Magnolia. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Southern Magnolia doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Southern Magnolia
Season and care of Hydrangea and Southern Magnolia is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Southern Magnolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Southern Magnolia season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Southern Magnolia Physical Information
Hydrangea and Southern Magnolia physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Southern Magnolia are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
- Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hydrangea and Southern Magnolia
Care of Hydrangea and Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.