Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
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
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Not Available
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Hydrangea
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Hydrangea
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Hortensie
In French
plante Perilla
Hortensia
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Hortensia
In Greek
φυτό perilla
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Hortênsia
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
Perilla herba
Hibiscus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Perilla and Hydrangea
Season and care of Perilla and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Perilla and Hydrangea Physical Information
Perilla and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Hydrangea are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Hydrangea
Care of Perilla and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done No need to prune 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 Perilla 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.