Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Korea
Types
Elegance , Maiden
Not Available
Habitat
mild coastal areas
All sorts of environments, Fertile bottom land, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Aristate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
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
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
antimicrobial, Gastrointestinal disorders, Ulcers
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.
Sauces, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
PRUNUS mume
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Japanese Apricot
In Hindi
regal geranium
जापानी खुबानी
In German
Regal Geranie
japanische Aprikose
In French
geranium royale
abricot japonais
In Spanish
geranio regia
albaricoque japonés
In Greek
regal geranium
Ιαπωνικά Βερίκοκο
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
Apricot japonês
In Polish
regal geranium
japońska morela
In Latin
regal geranium
Persicum Italica
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Unknown
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Japanese Apricot
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Japanese Apricot is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Japanese Apricot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Apricot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Japanese Apricot is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Apricot is Acidic, Neutral.
Regal Geranium and Japanese Apricot Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Japanese Apricot physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Japanese Apricot height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Japanese Apricot 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
Japanese Apricot flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Japanese Apricot leaf color: Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Japanese Apricot
Care of Regal Geranium and Japanese Apricot 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 Japanese Apricot 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 Japanese Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.