Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Mediterranean region
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rust
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, 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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Snapdragon
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
snapdragon
Zonal Geranium
In German
Löwenmaul
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
muflier
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
boca de dragón
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
snapdragon
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
snapdragon
zonal Geranium
In Polish
lwia paszcza
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
snapdragon
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Geraniales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Snapdragon and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Snapdragon and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Snapdragon and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Snapdragon and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Snapdragon and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Snapdragon and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Snapdragon and Zonal Geranium
Care of Snapdragon and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Snapdragon 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.