Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrubs
Origin
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China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
Hydrangea
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Hydrangea
In German
Ranunkel
Hortensie
In French
Ranunculus
Hortensia
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Hortensia
In Greek
Ranunculus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Hortensja
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Cornales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Season and Care of Ranunculus and Hydrangea
Season and care of Ranunculus and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Ranunculus and Hydrangea Physical Information
Ranunculus and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Hydrangea are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Ranunculus and Hydrangea
Care of Ranunculus and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Ranunculus 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.