Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Types
herbaceous annuals
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Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-14
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Light Green, Tan
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
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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
Showy Purposes
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Pelargonium
tabardillo
In German
Pelargonium
tabardillo
In French
pélargonium
tabardillo
In Spanish
pelargonium
tabardillo
In Greek
Pelargonium
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Tabardillo
In Polish
pelargonia
Tabardillo
In Latin
Pelargonium
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Tabardillo
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Tabardillo Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Tabardillo are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Tabardillo
Care of Scented Geranium and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.