Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
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
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pyramidal
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Birds, Squirrels
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
Hydrangea
Common Name
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Magnolia grandiflora
Hydrangea
In German
Immergrüne Magnolie
Hortensie
In French
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
Hortensia
In Spanish
Magnolia grandiflora
Hortensia
In Greek
Magnolia grandiflora
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Magnólia-branca
Hortênsia
In Polish
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
Hortensja
In Latin
Magnolia grandiflora
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cornales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Magnolia and Hydrangea
Season and care of Southern Magnolia and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Magnolia and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Southern Magnolia and Hydrangea Physical Information
Southern Magnolia and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Magnolia and Hydrangea are as follows:
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Southern Magnolia and Hydrangea
Care of Southern Magnolia and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.