Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
herbaceous annuals
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Cordate
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, 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
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 As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
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, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Zonal Geranium
In German
Pelargonium
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
pélargonium
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
pelargonium
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Pelargonium
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
pelargônio
zonal Geranium
In Polish
pelargonia
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Pelargonium
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Geraniales
Family
Geraniaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Scented Geranium and Zonal Geranium
Care of Scented Geranium and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.