Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Zonal Geranium
In German
Red Buckeye
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Red Buckeye
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Red Buckeye
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Red Buckeye and Zonal Geranium
Care of Red Buckeye and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.