Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Types
herbaceous annuals
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light 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
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
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
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, Stem
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
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Jessamine
In Hindi
Pelargonium
चमेली
In German
Pelargonium
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
pélargonium
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
pelargonium
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
Pelargonium
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
pelargonia
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
Pelargonium
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Solanales
Family
Geraniaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Cestrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Jessamine
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jessamine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Jessamine Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Jessamine are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
- Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Jessamine
Care of Scented Geranium and Jessamine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.