Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
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Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Elegance , Maiden
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Bugs, Rabbits
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
Nutrients
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 in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
regal geranium
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Regal Geranie
Wirsing
In French
geranium royale
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
geranio regia
col de col rizada
In Greek
regal geranium
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
regal geranium
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
regal geranium
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Geraniaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Brassica
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Regal Geranium and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Savoy Cabbage 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
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Regal Geranium and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.