Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
open forests
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
Pelargonium
In German
Silver Wattle
Pelargonium
In French
Mimosa d'été
pélargonium
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
pelargonium
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
pelargônio
In Polish
Silver Wattle
pelargonia
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Scented Geranium season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Wattle and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Silver Wattle and Scented Geranium
Care of Silver Wattle and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.