Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Asia
Types
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Mediterranean region
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USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-9
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
20.00 cm
25.00 cm
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
40.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Do Not over Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Sinuses, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
HOSTA 'Liberty'
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
Liberty Hosta
In Hindi
Geranium
Freiheit Hosta
In German
Geranie
Freiheit Hosta
In French
Géranium
liberté Hosta
In Spanish
Geranio
Libertad Hosta
In Greek
γεράνι
Liberty Hosta
In Portuguese
Gerânio
liberdade Hosta
In Polish
Pelargonia
Liberty Hosta
In Latin
Geranium
libertatem Hosta
Order
Geraniales
Asparagales
Family
Geraniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Geranium and Liberty Hosta
Season and care of Geranium and Liberty Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Liberty Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Geranium and Liberty Hosta Physical Information
Geranium and Liberty Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Liberty Hosta 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
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Care of Geranium and Liberty Hosta
Care of Geranium and Liberty Hosta 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 Liberty Hosta 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 Liberty Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.