Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern United States
Types
herbaceous annuals
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Vine, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
AMPELASTER carolinianus
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Climbing Aster
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Hydrangea
In German
Pelargonium
Hortensie
In French
pélargonium
Hortensia
In Spanish
pelargonium
Hortensia
In Greek
Pelargonium
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Hortênsia
In Polish
pelargonia
Hortensja
In Latin
Pelargonium
Hibiscus
Family
Geraniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Climbing Aster
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Climbing Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Climbing Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Climbing Aster season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Climbing Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Climbing Aster is Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Climbing Aster Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Climbing Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Climbing Aster height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Climbing Aster are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Climbing Aster flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
- Climbing Aster leaf color: Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Climbing Aster
Care of Scented Geranium and Climbing Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Climbing Aster 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 Climbing Aster needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.