Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Plum
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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
Light
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
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Dermatitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
COTINUS 'Grace'
Hydrangea
Common Name
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Smokebush
Hydrangea
In German
Smokebush
Hortensie
In French
Smokebush
Hortensia
In Spanish
Smokebush
Hortensia
In Greek
Smokebush
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Smokebush
Hortênsia
In Polish
Smokebush
Hortensja
In Latin
Smokebush
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cornales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Rhoeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Smokebush and Hydrangea
Season and care of Smokebush and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Smokebush and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Smokebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Smokebush is Clay, Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Smokebush and Hydrangea Physical Information
Smokebush and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Smokebush and Hydrangea are as follows:
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Smokebush and Hydrangea
Care of Smokebush and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Smokebush 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 Smokebush 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.