Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
-
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
occasional watering once established, 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
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
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Culinary use, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Pelargonium
White Currant
In German
Pelargonium
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Pelargonium
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Pelargonium
grosella blanca
In Greek
Pelargonium
white currant
In Portuguese
pelargônio
groselha-branca
In Polish
Pelargonium
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Pelargonium
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pelargonium and White Currant
Season and care of Pelargonium and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Pelargonium and White Currant Physical Information
Pelargonium and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and White Currant are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Pelargonium and White Currant
Care of Pelargonium and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Currant 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 White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.