Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Magenta
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Edible dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MIRABILIS jalapa
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Four O'Clocks, Marvell of Peru
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
mirabilis jalapa
Zonal Geranium
In German
mirabilis jalapa
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
mirabilis jalapa
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
mirabilis jalapa
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
mirabilis jalapa
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
mirabilis jalapa
zonal Geranium
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Nyctagineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Marvel of Peru and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Marvel of Peru and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Marvel of Peru and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marvel of Peru season is Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marvel of Peru is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marvel of Peru is Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Marvel of Peru and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Marvel of Peru and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Marvel of Peru height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Marvel of Peru and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Marvel of Peru flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink and Magenta
Marvel of Peru leaf color: Light Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Marvel of Peru and Zonal Geranium
Care of Marvel of Peru and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marvel of Peru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Marvel of Peru needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.