Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia, South America
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Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Cordate
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
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
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Elderberry
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Elderberry
Zonal Geranium
In German
Holunderbeere
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Sureau
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Saúco
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Elderberry
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Bez czarny
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Elderberry
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Geraniales
Family
Adoxaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Elderberry and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Elderberry and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Elderberry and Zonal Geranium. Elderberry doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Elderberry does not have fragrant flowers. Elderberry has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, 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 Elderberry and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elderberry and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Elderberry and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Zonal Geranium season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Elderberry and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Elderberry and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Elderberry and Zonal Geranium
Care of Elderberry and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Elderberry 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.