Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
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Habitat
Mediterranean region
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Sinuses, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
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Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Hindi
Geranium
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In German
Geranie
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In French
Géranium
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Spanish
Geranio
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Greek
γεράνι
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Portuguese
Gerânio
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
In Polish
Pelargonia
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
In Latin
Geranium
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Geranium and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Season and care of Geranium and Elfin Pink Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Elfin Pink Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Geranium and Elfin Pink Penstemon Physical Information
Geranium and Elfin Pink Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Elfin Pink Penstemon 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
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
- Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Geranium and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Care of Geranium and Elfin Pink Penstemon 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 Elfin Pink Penstemon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and remove old stems before spring. In summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.