Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
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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
Lance shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Blue Daisy
Plant
Zonal Geranium
In German
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Bleu Daisy
Plante
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
margarita azul
Planta
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
margarida azul
Plantar
zonal Geranium
In Polish
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Daisy blue
planta
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Blue Daisy and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Blue Daisy and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Daisy and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Daisy is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Daisy and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Blue Daisy and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Blue Daisy and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Daisy leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Blue Daisy and Zonal Geranium
Care of Blue Daisy and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Daisy 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 Blue Daisy 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.