Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Elegance , Maiden
Ornamental
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Narrowly obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Aster amellus
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Aster
In Hindi
regal geranium
एस्टर
In German
Regal Geranie
Astern
In French
geranium royale
Aster
In Spanish
geranio regia
Aster
In Greek
regal geranium
αστήρ
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
Aster
In Polish
regal geranium
aster
In Latin
regal geranium
Aster
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asterales
Family
Geraniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Unknown
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Aster
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aster season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Regal Geranium and Aster Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Aster 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
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Regal Geranium and Aster
Care of Regal Geranium and Aster 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 Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
