Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Bellis perennis
Asteraceae · flowers
Hydrangea macrophylla
Hydrangeaceae · flowers
Daisy (Zones 4-8)
Hydrangea (Zones 5-9)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–8
| Feature | Daisy | Hydrangea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bellis perennis | Hydrangea macrophylla |
| Family | Asteraceae | Hydrangeaceae |
| Category | flowers | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade | ⛅ Part Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium to High |
| Soil | Well-drained | Rich, Moist |
| Height | 6" | 6' |
| Spread | 8" | 6' |
| Bloom Season | Spring-Summer | Summer |
| Bloom Color | White, Pink | Blue, Pink, White |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Medium |
| Native Region | Europe | Japan |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Daisy
Hydrangea
Daisy
Hydrangea
Choose Daisy if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 4–8.
Choose Hydrangea if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade with medium to high water in zones 5–9.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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