Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
shade of upland trees
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
winter daphne
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
winter daphne
Zonal Geranium
In German
Daphne odora
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Daphne odora
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Daphne odora
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Daphne odora
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Daphne odora
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Geraniales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Winter Daphne and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Winter Daphne and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Winter Daphne and Zonal Geranium. Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Winter Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Winter Daphne and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Winter Daphne and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Winter Daphne and Zonal Geranium
Care of Winter Daphne and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done 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 Winter Daphne 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.