Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Elegance , Maiden
-
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
IBERIS sempervirens
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Candytuft
In Hindi
regal geranium
Candytuft
In German
Regal Geranie
Schleifenblume
In French
geranium royale
candytuft
In Spanish
geranio regia
candytuft
In Greek
regal geranium
candytuft
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
ibero
In Polish
regal geranium
candytuft
In Latin
regal geranium
Coleus
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Geraniaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Candytuft
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Regal Geranium and Candytuft Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Candytuft 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
Candytuft flower color: White
- Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Candytuft
Care of Regal Geranium and Candytuft 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 Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.