Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Number of Varieties
1001
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40000
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Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-96-10
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
10-5
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Plant Size
Minimum Height
4.92 cm5.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
11.00 cm10.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Circular
Thorns
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✘
✔
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Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
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Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
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
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal distension
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
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Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
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✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
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Groundcover
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Hydrangea
अजवाइन
In German
Hortensie
Ajowan
In French
Hortensia
Ajowan
In Spanish
Hortensia
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
υδραγεία
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
aipo
In Polish
Hortensja
seler
In Latin
Hibiscus
semina Carom
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Apiales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Trachyspermum
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
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Apieae
Subfamily
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Apioideae
Number of Species
752
1
27800
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