Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Sinuses, Throat itching
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
DIERVILLA lonicera
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
In Hindi
Geranium
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
In German
Geranie
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
In French
Géranium
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
In Spanish
Geranio
Bush madreselva
Planta
In Greek
γεράνι
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Gerânio
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
In Polish
Pelargonia
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
In Latin
Geranium
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Dipsacales
Family
Geraniaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Geranium and Bush Honeysuckle
Season and care of Geranium and Bush Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Bush Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Geranium and Bush Honeysuckle Physical Information
Geranium and Bush Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Bush Honeysuckle are as follows:
Geranium flower color: White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon and Orange Red
Geranium leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red and Ivory
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Geranium and Bush Honeysuckle
Care of Geranium and Bush Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Bush Honeysuckle pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.