Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
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Types
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Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
regal geranium
In German
Rote Holunder
Regal Geranie
In French
Red sureau
geranium royale
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
geranio regia
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
gerânio régio
In Polish
Red Elderberry
regal geranium
In Latin
pubens
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Geraniales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: 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 Elderberry and Regal Geranium
Care of Red Elderberry and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves 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 Elderberry 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.