Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Penstemon
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
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
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Hortensie
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Hortensia
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
Hortensia
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
υδραγεία
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Hortensja
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Hibiscus
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Scrophulariales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Penstemon
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Hydrangea and Talus Slope Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Talus Slope Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Talus Slope Penstemon. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Talus Slope Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Hydrangea and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Hydrangea and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Hydrangea and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Hydrangea and Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.