Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
herbaceous annuals
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Chionodoxa
In German
Pelargonium
Chionodoxa
In French
pélargonium
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
pelargonium
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Pelargonium
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Chionodoxa
In Polish
pelargonia
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Pelargonium
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Order
Geraniales
Liliales
Family
Geraniaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Chionodoxa
Care of Scented Geranium and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.