Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
wastelands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Light Pink
White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Hollyhock Rust, Red blotch, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
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Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Inflammation, Respiratory Disorders, Urine infections
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVATERA 'Barnsley Baby'
ASTRANTIA
Common Name
Lavatera
Astrantia
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली पौधा
Hydrangea
In German
Malve
Hortensie
In French
mauve
Hortensia
In Spanish
malva
Hortensia
In Portuguese
malva
Hortênsia
In Polish
malwa
Hortensja
Family
Malvaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Lavatera and Astrantia
Season and care of Lavatera and Astrantia is important to know. While considering everything about Lavatera and Astrantia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavatera season is Summer and Fall and Astrantia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lavatera is Loam, Sand and for Astrantia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lavatera is Neutral and for Astrantia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lavatera and Astrantia Physical Information
Lavatera and Astrantia physical information is very important for comparison. Lavatera height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Astrantia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lavatera and Astrantia are as follows:
Lavatera flower color: White, Red, Purple and Light Pink
Lavatera leaf color: Green and Light Green
Astrantia flower color: White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Crimson
- Astrantia leaf color: Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green and Ivory
Care of Lavatera and Astrantia
Care of Lavatera and Astrantia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavatera pruning is done Prune in early summer and Remove dead leaves and Astrantia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lavatera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astrantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.