Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Flies
Allergy
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Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ALCEA 'Peaches 'N' Dreams'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Hollyhock, Peaches 'n Dreams Hollyhock
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Hydrangea
In German
QUICKSTICK
Hortensie
In French
QUICKSTICK
Hortensia
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Hortensia
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Hortênsia
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Hortensja
In Latin
Quickstick
Hibiscus
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Quickstick and Hollyhock
Season and care of Quickstick and Hollyhock is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Hollyhock Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Hollyhock season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Hollyhock is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hollyhock is Neutral.
Quickstick and Hollyhock Physical Information
Quickstick and Hollyhock physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Hollyhock height is 12.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Hollyhock are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Hollyhock flower color: White, Pink and Peach
- Hollyhock leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Hollyhock
Care of Quickstick and Hollyhock include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hollyhock pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hollyhock needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.