Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
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it is a type of geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Blue Violet
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Bluebeard
Zonal Geranium
In German
Blaubart
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Bluebeard
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Barba Azul
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Sinobrody
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Bluebeard
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Verbenaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Bluebeard and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Bluebeard and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Bluebeard and Zonal Geranium. Bluebeard doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Bluebeard does not have fragrant flowers. Bluebeard has allergic reactions like and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like . 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 Bluebeard and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Bluebeard and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Bluebeard and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Bluebeard and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Bluebeard and Zonal Geranium
Care of Bluebeard and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Bluebeard 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.