Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-4
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
Pelargonium
variegated butterbur
In German
Pelargonium
bunte Pestwurz
In French
Pelargonium
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
Pelargonium
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
Pelargonium
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
pelargônio
butterbur variegada
In Polish
Pelargonium
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
Pelargonium
varius butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Geraniales
Asterales
Family
Geraniaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Petasites
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Pelargonium and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Pelargonium and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Pelargonium and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Pelargonium and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.