Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta, Black
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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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
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
GERANIUM subcaulescens
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Cranesbill
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Pelargonium
In German
Hortensie
Pelargonium
In French
Hortensia
pélargonium
In Spanish
Hortensia
pelargonium
In Greek
υδραγεία
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
pelargônio
In Polish
Hortensja
pelargonia
In Latin
Hibiscus
Pelargonium
Family
Geraniaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Cranesbill and Scented Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Cranesbill and Scented Geranium? We provide you with everything About Cranesbill and Scented Geranium. Cranesbill doesn't have thorns and Scented Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Cranesbill does not have fragrant flowers. Cranesbill has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Scented Geranium has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Cranesbill and Scented Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cranesbill and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Cranesbill and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Cranesbill and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cranesbill season is Spring and Summer and Scented Geranium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cranesbill and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Cranesbill and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cranesbill and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Cranesbill and Scented Geranium
Care of Cranesbill and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cranesbill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.