Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
-
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Insignificant
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
Ukiuki
Hydrangea
In German
Ukiuki
Hortensie
In French
Ukiuki
Hortensia
In Spanish
Ukiuki
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ukiuki
Hortensja
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
-
Season and Care of Ukiuki and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Ukiuki and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Ukiuki and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Ukiuki and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is - and width - whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ukiuki and Chocolate-root
Care of Ukiuki and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.