Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
-
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
-
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root, 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 Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Paeonia suffruticosa
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Peony
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Peony
In German
Pelargonium
Pfingstrose
In French
Pelargonium
Pivoine
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Peonía
In Greek
Pelargonium
παιωνία
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Peônia
In Polish
Pelargonium
Piwonia
In Latin
Pelargonium
AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Paeoniaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Paeonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Peony
Season and care of Pelargonium and Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peony season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Peony is Neutral.
Pelargonium and Peony Physical Information
Pelargonium and Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Peony are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pelargonium and Peony
Care of Pelargonium and Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.