Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Babylon
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Tree trunks
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TEUCRIUM chamaedrys
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Wall Germander
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
Hydrangea
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Hortensie
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
Hortensia
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
Hortensia
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
υδραγεία
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
Hortensja
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
Hibiscus
corkscrew Willow
Family
Lamiaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Wall Germander and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Wall Germander and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Wall Germander and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wall Germander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wall Germander is Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wall Germander is Neutral, Alkaline and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Wall Germander and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Wall Germander and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Wall Germander height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Wall Germander and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
Wall Germander flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Wall Germander leaf color: Dark Green
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Wall Germander and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Wall Germander and Corkscrew Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wall Germander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wall Germander needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.