Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
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Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
herbaceous annuals
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Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Coastal Regions, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular 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
-
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Bonemeal, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
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
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
DIANELLA
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Dianella, Flax Lily
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Dianella
In German
Pelargonium
Dianella
In French
pélargonium
Dianella
In Spanish
pelargonium
Dianella
In Greek
Pelargonium
Dianella
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Dianella
In Polish
pelargonia
Dianella
In Latin
Pelargonium
Dianella
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Chlorophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asparagales
Family
Geraniaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Dianella
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Hemerocallidoideae
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Dianella
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Dianella is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Dianella Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dianella season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Dianella is while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dianella is .
Scented Geranium and Dianella Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Dianella physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dianella height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Dianella are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Dianella flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Dianella leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Dianella
Care of Scented Geranium and Dianella include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dianella pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dianella needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.