Life Span
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Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
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World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Herb
Botanical Name
RIBES x culverwellii
CENTAUREA cyanus
Common Name
Jostaberry
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
In Hindi
Jostaberry
Hydrangea
In German
Jostaberry
Hortensie
In French
casseille
Hortensia
In Spanish
Jostaberry
Hortensia
In Greek
Jostaberry
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Jostaberry
Hortênsia
In Polish
Jostaberry
Hortensja
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Asterales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jostaberry and Cornflower
Season and care of Jostaberry and Cornflower is important to know. While considering everything about Jostaberry and Cornflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jostaberry season is Summer and Fall and Cornflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cornflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jostaberry and Cornflower Physical Information
Jostaberry and Cornflower physical information is very important for comparison. Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jostaberry and Cornflower are as follows:
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
- Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Jostaberry and Cornflower
Care of Jostaberry and Cornflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning and Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.