Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vines
Tender Perennial
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Clematis
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Clematis
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
Pelargonium
In German
Klematis
Pelargonium
In French
Clématite
pélargonium
In Spanish
Clemátide
pelargonium
In Greek
κληματιτής
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Clematite
pelargônio
In Polish
Clematis
pelargonia
In Latin
Clematis
Pelargonium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Geraniales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Clematis
Pelargonium
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Season and Care of Clematis and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Clematis and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Scented Geranium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Clematis and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Clematis and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Clematis and Scented Geranium
Care of Clematis and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.