Scented Geranium

Freesia

About Scented Geranium and Freesia

Scented Geranium

Freesia

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Herbaceous Perennial

Origin

Africa, Kenya, South Africa

Types

herbaceous annuals

Freesia

Number of Varieties

20015

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm50.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm40.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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, Light Yellow, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

High

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Bulbs, 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

Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

Freesia refracta

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Freesia

In Hindi

Pelargonium

Freesia

In German

Pelargonium

Freesie

In French

pélargonium

Freesia

In Spanish

pelargonium

fresia

In Greek

Pelargonium

freesia

In Portuguese

pelargônio

freesia

In Polish

pelargonia

frezja

In Latin

Pelargonium

Freesia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Asparagales

Family

Geraniaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Freesia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Ixioideae

Number of Species

20016

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Freesia

Wondering what are the properties of Scented Geranium and Freesia? We provide you with everything About Scented Geranium and Freesia. Scented Geranium doesn't have thorns and Freesia doesn't have thorns. Also Scented Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Scented Geranium has allergic reactions like and Freesia has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Scented Geranium and Freesia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Freesia

Season and care of Scented Geranium and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Freesia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.

Scented Geranium and Freesia Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Freesia are as follows:

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
Freesia leaf color: Green

Care of Scented Geranium and Freesia

Care of Scented Geranium and Freesia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.