Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
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Types
Geranium robertianum
Gabrielle Marie, Brittany Rey
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Mountains, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 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
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
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From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Eczema, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
DAHLIA 'Gallery Salvador'
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Dahlia, Decorative Dahlia, Gallery Salvador Dahlia
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
मेक्सिको का रंगीन फूलों का बड़ा पौधा
In German
Kraut Robert
Dahlie
In French
herbe à Robert
Dahlia
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Dalia
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Ντάλια
In Portuguese
erva robert
Dália
In Polish
herb robert
Dalia
In Latin
Robertus herba
Dahlia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asterales
Family
Geraniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Dahlia
Season and care of Herb Robert and Dahlia is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Dahlia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dahlia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Dahlia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dahlia is Neutral.
Herb Robert and Dahlia Physical Information
Herb Robert and Dahlia physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dahlia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Dahlia are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dahlia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Salmon and Ivory
- Dahlia leaf color: Green
Care of Herb Robert and Dahlia
Care of Herb Robert and Dahlia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Dahlia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dahlia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.