Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Rock rose
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
Zonal Geranium
In German
Zistrose
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
ciste
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
jara
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Rock Rose
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
esteva
zonal Geranium
In Polish
skała róży
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
CISTHOS
Zonal Geranium
Order
Malvales
Geraniales
Family
Cistaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Rock rose and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Rock rose and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Zonal Geranium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Rock rose and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Rock rose and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Rock rose and Zonal Geranium
Care of Rock rose and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.