Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Types
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it is a type of geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SARCOCOCCA confusa
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Sweet Box
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Sarcococca confusa
Zonal Geranium
In German
Sarcococca verwirrt
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Sarcococca confus
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Sarcococca confundido
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Sarcococca συγχέεται
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Sarcococca confuso
zonal Geranium
In Polish
sarcococca mylić
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
confusa Sarcococca
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Sarcococca
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Sarcococca confusa and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Sarcococca confusa and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Sarcococca confusa and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Sarcococca confusa and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Sarcococca confusa and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Sarcococca confusa and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Zonal Geranium
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa 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.