Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Runners
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
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
cut main flower spike
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
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
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Sinuses, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Employed in herbal medicine
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
Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
LAMIASTRUM galeobdolon
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
Yellow Archangel
In Hindi
Geranium
पीला महादूत
In German
Geranie
Yellow Archangel
In French
Géranium
Archange Jaune
In Spanish
Geranio
Arcángel amarillo
In Greek
γεράνι
κίτρινο Αρχάγγελος
In Portuguese
Gerânio
Arcanjo amarelo
In Polish
Pelargonia
żółty Archanioła
In Latin
Geranium
Yellow Archangeli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Geranium and Yellow Archangel
Season and care of Geranium and Yellow Archangel is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Yellow Archangel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Archangel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Archangel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Yellow Archangel is Neutral.
Geranium and Yellow Archangel Physical Information
Geranium and Yellow Archangel physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Yellow Archangel height is 15.20 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Yellow Archangel 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
Yellow Archangel flower color: Light Yellow
- Yellow Archangel leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Geranium and Yellow Archangel
Care of Geranium and Yellow Archangel 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 Yellow Archangel pruning is done cut main flower spike. In summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Archangel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.