Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Elegance , Maiden
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
extracted oil
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
regal geranium
In German
Red Buckeye
Regal Geranie
In French
Red Buckeye
geranium royale
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
geranio regia
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
gerânio régio
In Polish
Red Buckeye
regal geranium
In Latin
Red Buckeye
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Unknown
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Regal Geranium
Care of Red Buckeye and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.