Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Shrubs
Origin
North America
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Hydrangea
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Hydrangea
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Hortensie
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Hortensia
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Hortensia
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Hortênsia
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Hortensja
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Hydrangea
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Softstem Bulrush and Hydrangea Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Hydrangea are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Hydrangea
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.