Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Australia
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, 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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
Hydrangea
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
Hydrangea
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
Hortensie
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
Hortensia
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
Hortênsia
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
Hortensja
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Hydrangea
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Splendid Hibiscus and Hydrangea Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Hydrangea are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Hydrangea
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads 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 Splendid Hibiscus 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.