Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
20.00 cm
90.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Insignificant
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Sinuses, Throat itching
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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Used As Indoor Plant
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
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
HELIANTHUS giganteus
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
Giant Sunflower
In Hindi
Geranium
Hydrangea
In German
Geranie
Hortensie
In French
Géranium
Hortensia
In Spanish
Geranio
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Gerânio
Hortênsia
In Polish
Pelargonia
Hortensja
In Latin
Geranium
Hibiscus
Family
Geraniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Geranium and Giant Sunflower
Season and care of Geranium and Giant Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Giant Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Sunflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Giant Sunflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Giant Sunflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Geranium and Giant Sunflower Physical Information
Geranium and Giant Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Giant Sunflower height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Giant Sunflower 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
Giant Sunflower flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
- Giant Sunflower leaf color: Green
Care of Geranium and Giant Sunflower
Care of Geranium and Giant Sunflower 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 Giant Sunflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sunflower needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.