Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
it is a type of geranium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, 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
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Abelia
Zonal Geranium
In German
Abelia
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Abelia
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Abelia
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Αμπέλια
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Abelia
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Abelia
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Abelia
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Geraniales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Zonal Geranium. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Zonal Geranium 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 Abelia and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Abelia and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Zonal Geranium season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Abelia and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Abelia and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Abelia and Zonal Geranium
Care of Abelia and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.