Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
Zonal Geranium
In German
crimson pygmy
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
crimson pygmy
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
crimson pygmy
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
zonal Geranium
In Polish
crimson pygmy
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
crimson pygmy
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Geraniales
Family
Berberidaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Zonal Geranium
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy 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.