Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Elegance , Maiden
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
extracted oil
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Toyon
regal geranium
In German
Toyon
Regal Geranie
In French
Toyon
geranium royale
In Spanish
Toyon
geranio regia
In Greek
Toyon
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Toyon
gerânio régio
In Polish
Toyon
regal geranium
In Latin
Toyon
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Heteromeles
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Unknown
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Toyon and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Toyon and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Toyon and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Toyon and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Toyon and Regal Geranium
Care of Toyon and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
