Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, 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
Do not water frequently, Needs very little 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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
SALIX alba
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
White Willow
In Hindi
Hydrangea
White Willow
In German
Hortensie
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Hortensia
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Hortensia
Le saule blanco
In Greek
υδραγεία
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Hortensja
wierzba biała
In Latin
Hibiscus
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Malpighiales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hydrangea and White Willow
Season and care of Hydrangea and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and White Willow season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and White Willow Physical Information
Hydrangea and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and White Willow are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and White Willow
Care of Hydrangea and White Willow 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 White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.