Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
shade of upland trees
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
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, Pink, Rose
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
extracted oil
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
winter daphne
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
winter daphne
regal geranium
In German
Daphne odora
Regal Geranie
In French
Daphne odora
geranium royale
In Spanish
Daphne odora
geranio regia
In Greek
Daphne odora
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
gerânio régio
In Polish
Daphne odora
regal geranium
In Latin
Daphne odora
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Geraniales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Daphne and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: 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 Winter Daphne and Regal Geranium
Care of Winter Daphne and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Winter Daphne 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.