Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Salix discolor, Salix caprea, Salix chaenomeloides
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Deciduous forests, ditches, Roadsides, secondary forest, Swamps
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Yellow, Silver
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 Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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, 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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Opthalmic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
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Botanical Name
SALIX caprea
Hydrangea
Common Name
Goat Willow, Great Sallow, Pussy Willow
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
pussy willow
Hydrangea
In German
Pussyweide
Hortensie
In French
pussy willow
Hortensia
In Spanish
cola de gato
Hortensia
In Greek
ιτέα έχουσα ιούλους κατά το έαρ
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
salgueiro
Hortênsia
In Polish
Pussy Willow
Hortensja
In Latin
pussy salices
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cornales
Family
Salicaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Pussy Willow and Hydrangea
Season and care of Pussy Willow and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Pussy Willow and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pussy Willow season is Spring and Hydrangea season is Spring. The type of soil for Pussy Willow is Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Pussy Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Pussy Willow and Hydrangea Physical Information
Pussy Willow and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Pussy Willow height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Pussy Willow and Hydrangea are as follows:
Pussy Willow flower color: Yellow and Silver
Pussy Willow leaf color: Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Pussy Willow and Hydrangea
Care of Pussy Willow and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pussy Willow 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 Pussy Willow 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.