Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
-
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Elegance , Maiden
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
-
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
-
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
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, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
regal geranium
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Regal Geranie
Kraut Robert
In French
geranium royale
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
geranio regia
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
regal geranium
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
erva robert
In Polish
regal geranium
herb robert
In Latin
regal geranium
Robertus herba
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Geraniales
Family
Geraniaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Geranium
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Herb Robert
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Regal Geranium and Herb Robert Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Herb Robert 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
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Herb Robert
Care of Regal Geranium and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.