Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Types
herbaceous annuals
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Layering, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
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
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
-
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
PHYSOCARPUS
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Ninebark
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Ninebark
In German
Pelargonium
Ninebark
In French
pélargonium
Physocarpe
In Spanish
pelargonium
ninebark
In Greek
Pelargonium
ninebark
In Portuguese
pelargônio
ninebark
In Polish
pelargonia
Ninebark
In Latin
Pelargonium
Ninebark
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Physocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Ninebark
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Ninebark is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Ninebark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ninebark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Ninebark is while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ninebark is .
Scented Geranium and Ninebark Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Ninebark physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Ninebark are as follows:
Care of Scented Geranium and Ninebark
Care of Scented Geranium and Ninebark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ninebark 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 Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately.