Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Xerochrysum bracteatum
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Habitat
Terrestrial
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobed
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Sinuses, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
PELARGONIUM
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Florist Geranium, Geranium
In Hindi
strawflower
Geranium
In German
Strohblume
Geranie
In French
strawflower
Géranium
In Spanish
strawflower
Geranio
In Greek
strawflower
γεράνι
In Portuguese
strawflower
Gerânio
In Polish
strawflower
Pelargonia
In Latin
strawflower
Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Xerochrysum
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Strawflower and Geranium
Season and care of Strawflower and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Geranium is Neutral.
Strawflower and Geranium Physical Information
Strawflower and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Geranium are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Geranium flower color: White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon and Orange Red
- Geranium leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red and Ivory
Care of Strawflower and Geranium
Care of Strawflower and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.