Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks
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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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green, Gray
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
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
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Mixed Border
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Oleaster
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
इलेगनस
Zonal Geranium
In German
Elaeagnus
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Elaeagnus
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Elaeagnus
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Elaeagnus
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Elaeagnus
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Elaeagnus
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Elaeagnus
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Elaeagnus and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Elaeagnus and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Elaeagnus and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Elaeagnus and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Elaeagnus and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Elaeagnus and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Elaeagnus flower color:
Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Elaeagnus and Zonal Geranium
Care of Elaeagnus and Zonal 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Elaeagnus 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.