Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
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Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Zonal Geranium
In German
sweetshrub
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
sweetshrub
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
sweetshrub
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
zonal Geranium
In Polish
sweetshrub
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
sweetshrub
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Geraniales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweetshrub and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Sweetshrub and Zonal Geranium
Care of Sweetshrub and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Sweetshrub 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.