Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
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Types
Pinus mugo, Swiss Mountain Pine
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Mountains, open Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Cardiotonic, Expectorant
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Part of Plant Used
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Whole plant
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as firewood, Used for making green dye
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS mugo
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Dwarf Mountain Pine, Mugo pine, Mountain Pine
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Mugo Pine
Zonal Geranium
In German
Bergkiefer
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Pinus mugo
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Pinus mugo
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Mugo Pine
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Pinus mugo
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Kosodrzewina
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Mugo Pine
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Geraniaceae
Season and Care of Mugo Pine and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Mugo Pine and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Mugo Pine and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mugo Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mugo Pine is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mugo Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Mugo Pine and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Mugo Pine and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Mugo Pine height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Mugo Pine and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Mugo Pine flower color: Yellow
Mugo Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Mugo Pine and Zonal Geranium
Care of Mugo Pine and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mugo Pine 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 Mugo Pine 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.