Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Wild
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
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
Hot Pink
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
Hydrangea
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
Hydrangea
In German
penstemon parryi
Hortensie
In French
penstemon parryi
Hortensia
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
Hortensia
In Greek
penstemon parryi
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
Hortênsia
In Polish
penstemon parryi
Hortensja
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Hydrangea
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Penstemon Parryi and Hydrangea Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Hydrangea are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Hydrangea
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi 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.