Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular 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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
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
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Hydrangea
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
Hydrangea
In German
rohrglanzgras
Hortensie
In French
roseau
Hortensia
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
Hortensia
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
Hortênsia
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
Hortensja
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Hydrangea
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Ribbon Grass and Hydrangea Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Hydrangea are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Ribbon Grass and Hydrangea
Care of Ribbon Grass and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth 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 Ribbon Grass 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.