Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Types
herbaceous annuals
-
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
-
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Bluebeard
In German
Pelargonium
Blaubart
In French
pélargonium
Bluebeard
In Spanish
pelargonium
Barba Azul
In Greek
Pelargonium
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Barba Azul
In Polish
pelargonia
Sinobrody
In Latin
Pelargonium
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Bluebeard
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Bluebeard Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Bluebeard are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Bluebeard
Care of Scented Geranium and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.