Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Skin rash
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
extracted oil
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
regal geranium
In German
Chionodoxa
Regal Geranie
In French
Chionodoxa
geranium royale
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
geranio regia
In Greek
Chionodoxa
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
gerânio régio
In Polish
Chionodoxa
regal geranium
In Latin
Chionodoxa
regal geranium
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Tracheobionta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Liliaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Unknown
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chionodoxa and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Regal Geranium
Care of Chionodoxa and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.