Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
extracted oil
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Japanese Quince , Japonica
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Flowering Quince
regal geranium
In German
Flowering Quince
Regal Geranie
In French
Flowering Quince
geranium royale
In Spanish
Flowering Quince
geranio regia
In Greek
Flowering Quince
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Flowering Quince
gerânio régio
In Polish
Flowering Quince
regal geranium
In Latin
Flowering Quince
regal geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Chaenomeles
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Unknown
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Quince and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Flowering Quince and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Quince and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Quince season is Spring and Fall and Regal Geranium season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Quince and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Flowering Quince and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Quince and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark 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 Flowering Quince and Regal Geranium
Care of Flowering Quince and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Flowering Quince 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.