Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
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it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
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8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Black Currant
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Black Currant
Zonal Geranium
In German
Black Currant
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
groseille noire
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
zonal Geranium
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
nigrum currants
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Black Currant and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Zonal Geranium. Black Currant has thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Black Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Black Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives. 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 Black Currant and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Black Currant and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Currant and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Black Currant and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Black Currant and Zonal Geranium
Care of Black Currant and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Black Currant 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.