Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean
Types
Elegance , Maiden
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Artichoke
In Hindi
regal geranium
Artichoke
In German
Regal Geranie
Artischocke
In French
geranium royale
Artichaut
In Spanish
geranio regia
Alcachofa
In Greek
regal geranium
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
Alcachofra
In Polish
regal geranium
Karczoch
In Latin
regal geranium
cactus
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Geraniales
Asterales
Family
Geraniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Unknown
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Artichoke
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Regal Geranium and Artichoke Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Artichoke are as follows:
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Regal Geranium and Artichoke
Care of Regal Geranium and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.