Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
ABELIA x grandiflora
Common Name
Water Poppy
Glossy Abelia
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
Glossy Abelia
In German
Wasser Poppy
Glossy Abelia
In French
eau Poppy
Abelia Glossy
In Spanish
amapola agua
Abelia brillante
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
γυαλιστερό Abelia
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Abelia brilhante
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Błyszczący Abelia
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Abutilon glossy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Dipsacales
Family
Alismataceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Glossy Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Glossy Abelia? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Glossy Abelia. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Glossy Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Glossy Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Water Poppy and Glossy Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Glossy Abelia
Season and care of Water Poppy and Glossy Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Glossy Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Poppy and Glossy Abelia Physical Information
Water Poppy and Glossy Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Glossy Abelia are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
- Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Water Poppy and Glossy Abelia
Care of Water Poppy and Glossy Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Glossy Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.