Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In German
Pirol
Hortensie
In French
loriot
Hortensia
In Spanish
oriol
Hortensia
In Portuguese
papa-figos
Hortênsia
In Polish
Wilga
Hortensja
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Wilga and Bugleweed
Season and care of Wilga and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wilga and Bugleweed Physical Information
Wilga and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Wilga and Bugleweed are as follows:
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Wilga and Bugleweed
Care of Wilga and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.