Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dry areas, roadside embankments, Stony hillsides
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Light
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
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Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Gout, Rheumatism
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens 'Purity'
Hydrangea
Common Name
Perennial candytuft
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Perennial candytuft
Hydrangea
In German
Perennial candytuft
Hortensie
In French
candytuft Perennial
Hortensia
In Spanish
candytuft perenne
Hortensia
In Greek
πολυετείς candytuft
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
candytuft perennial
Hortênsia
In Polish
Wieloletnia candytuft
Hortensja
In Latin
annos suffruticosum
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Cornales
Family
Brassicaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Perennial Candytuft and Hydrangea
Season and care of Perennial Candytuft and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Perennial Candytuft and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perennial Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Perennial Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Perennial Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Perennial Candytuft and Hydrangea Physical Information
Perennial Candytuft and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Perennial Candytuft height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Perennial Candytuft and Hydrangea are as follows:
Perennial Candytuft flower color: White
Perennial Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Perennial Candytuft and Hydrangea
Care of Perennial Candytuft and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perennial Candytuft 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 Perennial Candytuft 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.