Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
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Types
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
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Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
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Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
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Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Silver bells
Zonal Geranium
In German
Silver bells
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Silver bells
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Silver bells
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Silver bells
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Silver bells
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Silver bells
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Silver bells
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ebenales
Geraniales
Family
Asparagaceae
Geraniaceae
Properties of Silver Bells and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Bells and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Silver Bells and Zonal Geranium. Silver Bells doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Bells does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Bells has allergic reactions like and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Bells and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Bells and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Silver Bells and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Bells and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Bells season is Spring and Zonal Geranium season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Bells is and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Bells is and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Bells and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Silver Bells and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Silver Bells and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Silver Bells flower color: White
Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Silver Bells and Zonal Geranium
Care of Silver Bells and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells 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.