Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrubs
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-9
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
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Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
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
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
SCILLA
Hydrangea
Common Name
Squill
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Squill
Hydrangea
In German
Squill
Hortensie
In French
Squille
Hortensia
In Spanish
Escila
Hortensia
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cila
Hortênsia
In Polish
Cebulica
Hortensja
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Squill and Hydrangea
Season and care of Squill and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Hydrangea season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Squill and Hydrangea Physical Information
Squill and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Hydrangea are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Hydrangea
Care of Squill and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done 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 Squill 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.