Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical 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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
-
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
-
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, 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
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In Hindi
Pelargonium
चेरी
In German
Pelargonium
Blühende Kirsch
In French
Pelargonium
cerisier
In Spanish
Pelargonium
floración de la cereza
In Greek
Pelargonium
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
pelargônio
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Pelargonium
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
Pelargonium
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Pelargonium and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Pelargonium and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Pelargonium and Flowering Cherry
Care of Pelargonium and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.