Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
All sorts of environments
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Pelargonium
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Pelargonium
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Pelargonium
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Pelargonium
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Pelargonium
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Pelargonium
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Geraniaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Hesperis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Pelargonium and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Pelargonium and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pelargonium and Dame's Rocket
Care of Pelargonium and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.