Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Temperate Regions
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Yellow
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, 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
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
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
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Sinuses, Throat itching
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
Geranium
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Geranie
Rowan Tree
In French
Géranium
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
Geranio
Rowan Tree
In Greek
γεράνι
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Gerânio
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Pelargonia
Rowan Tree
In Latin
Geranium
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Geranium and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Geranium and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rowan Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Geranium and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Geranium and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Rowan Tree 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
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Geranium and Rowan Tree
Care of Geranium and Rowan Tree 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 Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.