Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
buttercup
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
meadows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, reseeds
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Ants, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Astringent, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
Ranunculus ficaria
Hydrangea
Common Name
Figwort, Lesser Celandine
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Lesser Celandine
Hydrangea
In German
Scharbockskraut
Hortensie
In French
Ficaire
Hortensia
In Spanish
celidonia menor
Hortensia
In Greek
Lesser Celandine
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Lesser Celandine
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ziarnopłon wiosenny
Hortensja
In Latin
Pavasara mazpurenīte
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Cornales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Lesser Celandine and Hydrangea
Season and care of Lesser Celandine and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Lesser Celandine and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lesser Celandine season is Spring and Hydrangea season is Spring. The type of soil for Lesser Celandine is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Lesser Celandine is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Lesser Celandine and Hydrangea Physical Information
Lesser Celandine and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Lesser Celandine height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Lesser Celandine and Hydrangea are as follows:
Lesser Celandine flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Lesser Celandine leaf color:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Lesser Celandine and Hydrangea
Care of Lesser Celandine and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lesser Celandine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Lesser Celandine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.