Red Elderberry

Pelargonium

About Red Elderberry and Pelargonium

Red Elderberry

Pelargonium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada

Types

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

Number of Varieties

220

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Habitat

Forest margins, Thickets

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-710-15

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

430.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Ivory

Hot Pink, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead leaves

Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation

Air purification, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Fever

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Screening / Wind Break

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Sambucus racemosa

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

Common Name

Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

Red Elderberry

Pelargonium

In German

Rote Holunder

Pelargonium

In French

Red sureau

Pelargonium

In Spanish

La baya del saúco roja

Pelargonium

In Greek

κόκκινο Elderberry

Pelargonium

In Portuguese

Red Elderberry

pelargônio

In Polish

Red Elderberry

Pelargonium

In Latin

pubens

Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Dipsacales

Geraniales

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Sambucus

Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

7200

1 27800

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Properties of Red Elderberry and Pelargonium

Wondering what are the properties of Red Elderberry and Pelargonium? We provide you with everything About Red Elderberry and Pelargonium. Red Elderberry doesn't have thorns and Pelargonium doesn't have thorns. Also Red Elderberry does not have fragrant flowers. Red Elderberry has allergic reactions like and Pelargonium has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Elderberry and Pelargonium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Pelargonium

Season and care of Red Elderberry and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Pelargonium is Neutral.

Red Elderberry and Pelargonium Physical Information

Red Elderberry and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Pelargonium are as follows:

Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green

Care of Red Elderberry and Pelargonium

Care of Red Elderberry and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.