Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
-
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Jam
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Herb
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
CENTAUREA cyanus
Common Name
Sea Grape
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Hydrangea
In German
Sea Grape
Hortensie
In French
Sea Grape
Hortensia
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Hortensia
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Hortênsia
In Polish
Sea Grape
Hortensja
In Latin
Uva mare
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Polygonaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Coccoloba
Centaurea
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Cornflower
Season and care of Sea Grape and Cornflower is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Cornflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Cornflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Cornflower Physical Information
Sea Grape and Cornflower physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Cornflower are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
- Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Sea Grape and Cornflower
Care of Sea Grape and Cornflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.