Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern America, Northern Europe
Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shores, Shores of rivers or lakes
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
12-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Baby Pink, Not Available, Pink, Red
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Sinuses, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa rugosa
PELARGONIUM
Common Name
Ramanas Rose, Japanese Rose, Rugosa Rose
Florist Geranium, Geranium
In Hindi
Japanese Rose
Geranium
In German
Japanese Rose
Geranie
In French
Japanese Rose
Géranium
In Spanish
Japanese Rose
Geranio
In Greek
Γιαπωνέζικο Τριαντάφυλλο
γεράνι
In Portuguese
Japanese Rose
Gerânio
In Polish
Japanese Rose
Pelargonia
In Latin
Japanese Rose
Geranium
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Geraniales
Family
Cistaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Rose and Geranium
Season and care of Japanese Rose and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Rose and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Rose season is Spring and Summer and Geranium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Japanese Rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Geranium is Neutral.
Japanese Rose and Geranium Physical Information
Japanese Rose and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Japanese Rose and Geranium are as follows:
Japanese Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Not Available, Pink and Red
Japanese Rose leaf color: Green
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
Care of Japanese Rose and Geranium
Care of Japanese Rose and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Japanese Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.