Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
-
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Wild lilac
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Ceanothus
In German
Pelargonium
Ceanothus
In French
Pelargonium
Ceanothus
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Ceanothus
In Greek
Pelargonium
Ceanothus
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Ceanothus
In Polish
Pelargonium
Ceanothus
In Latin
Pelargonium
Ceanothus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Rhamnaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Ceanothus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Ceanothus
Season and care of Pelargonium and Ceanothus is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Ceanothus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ceanothus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Ceanothus is Loam while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Ceanothus Physical Information
Pelargonium and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Ceanothus are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pelargonium and Ceanothus
Care of Pelargonium and Ceanothus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ceanothus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.