Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Elegance , Maiden
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Green, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
ACER campestre
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
In Hindi
regal geranium
फील्ड मेपल
In German
Regal Geranie
Feld-Ahorn
In French
geranium royale
Maple terrain
In Spanish
geranio regia
arce de campo
In Greek
regal geranium
Το πεδίο Maple
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
bordo de campo
In Polish
regal geranium
Klon polny
In Latin
regal geranium
Field Maple
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Geraniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Unknown
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Field Maple
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Field Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Field Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Field Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Regal Geranium and Field Maple Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Field Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Field Maple 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
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
- Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Field Maple
Care of Regal Geranium and Field Maple 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 Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.