Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Elegance , Maiden
-
Habitat
mild coastal areas
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Requires a lot of watering, 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
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
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
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
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
-
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
BETULA nigra
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
River Birch
In Hindi
regal geranium
River Birch
In German
Regal Geranie
Fluss Birch
In French
geranium royale
Birch river
In Spanish
geranio regia
river Birch
In Greek
regal geranium
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
river Birch
In Polish
regal geranium
Rzeka Birch
In Latin
regal geranium
Betula
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and River Birch
Season and care of Regal Geranium and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Regal Geranium and River Birch Physical Information
Regal Geranium and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and River Birch 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
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Regal Geranium and River Birch
Care of Regal Geranium and River Birch 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 River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.