Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
herbaceous annuals
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-8
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bugs, Rabbits
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Nutrients
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 in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Pelargonium
Wirsing
In French
pélargonium
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
pelargonium
col de col rizada
In Greek
Pelargonium
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
pelargonia
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Pelargonium
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Geraniaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Scented Geranium and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Scented Geranium and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.