Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Asia
Types
herbaceous annuals
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Dried heads are used in floristry, 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
Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Pelargonium
Fullers Karde
In French
pélargonium
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
pelargonium
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Pelargonium
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
pelargonia
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Pelargonium
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Dipsacales
Family
Geraniaceae
Dipsacaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Dipsacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Dipsacoideae
Properties of Scented Geranium and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Scented Geranium and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Scented Geranium and Fuller's Teasel. Scented Geranium doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Scented Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Scented Geranium has allergic reactions like Not Available and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Scented Geranium and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
