Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
it is a type of geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Arrowhead
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Less Watering
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, 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, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
China Aster
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
Zonal Geranium
In German
China Aster
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Chine Aster
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
aster de China
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
China Aster
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Chiny Aster
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of China Aster and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of China Aster and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
China Aster and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
China Aster and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of China Aster and Zonal Geranium
Care of China Aster and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.