Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
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 green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 excessively, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Wintersweet
In German
Hortensie
Wintersweet
In French
Hortensia
Wintersweet
In Spanish
Hortensia
wintersweet
In Greek
υδραγεία
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
wintersweet
In Polish
Hortensja
Wintersweet
In Latin
Hibiscus
Wintersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Chimonanthus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Hydrangea and Wintersweet
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Wintersweet? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Wintersweet. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Wintersweet doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Wintersweet
Season and care of Hydrangea and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Wintersweet season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Wintersweet Physical Information
Hydrangea and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Wintersweet are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Wintersweet
Care of Hydrangea and Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.