Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Gabrielle Marie, Brittany Rey
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Mountains, Upland
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Eczema, Skin irritation, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney problems
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
extracted oil
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DAHLIA 'Gallery Salvador'
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Dahlia, Decorative Dahlia, Gallery Salvador Dahlia
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
मेक्सिको का रंगीन फूलों का बड़ा पौधा
regal geranium
In German
Dahlie
Regal Geranie
In French
Dahlia
geranium royale
In Spanish
Dalia
geranio regia
In Greek
Ντάλια
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Dália
gerânio régio
In Polish
Dalia
regal geranium
In Latin
Dahlia
regal geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dahlia and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Dahlia and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Dahlia and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dahlia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dahlia is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Dahlia is Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dahlia and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Dahlia and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Dahlia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dahlia and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Dahlia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Salmon and Ivory
Dahlia 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 Dahlia and Regal Geranium
Care of Dahlia and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dahlia 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 Dahlia 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.