Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green, Gray
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear to lanceolate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Mixed Border
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Oleaster
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
इलेगनस
Pelargonium
In German
Elaeagnus
Pelargonium
In French
Elaeagnus
pélargonium
In Spanish
Elaeagnus
pelargonium
In Greek
Elaeagnus
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Elaeagnus
pelargônio
In Polish
Elaeagnus
pelargonia
In Latin
Elaeagnus
Pelargonium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Elaeagnus and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Elaeagnus and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Elaeagnus and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elaeagnus and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Elaeagnus and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Elaeagnus and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Elaeagnus flower color:
Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Elaeagnus and Scented Geranium
Care of Elaeagnus and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elaeagnus 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.