Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, China
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Indigo, Dark Blue, Violet, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
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
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Rhinitis
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
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GERANIUM pratense 'Victor Reiter Junior'
SALIX alba
Common Name
Meadow Cranesbill, Victor Reiter Junior Cranesbill
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
Family
Geraniaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Meadow Cranesbill and White Willow
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Cranesbill and White Willow? We provide you with everything About Meadow Cranesbill and White Willow. Meadow Cranesbill doesn't have thorns and White Willow doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Cranesbill does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Cranesbill has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and White Willow 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 Meadow Cranesbill and White Willow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Cranesbill and White Willow
Season and care of Meadow Cranesbill and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Cranesbill and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Cranesbill season is Summer and White Willow season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Cranesbill and White Willow Physical Information
Meadow Cranesbill and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Cranesbill height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Cranesbill and White Willow are as follows:
Meadow Cranesbill flower color: White, Indigo, Dark Blue, Violet and Blue Violet
Meadow Cranesbill leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Cranesbill and White Willow
Care of Meadow Cranesbill and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Cranesbill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Meadow Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.