Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Types
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink
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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
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Average Water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS fortunei
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Wintercreeper
regal geranium
In German
Weißbunte
Regal Geranie
In French
wintercreeper
geranium royale
In Spanish
Wintercreeper
geranio regia
In Greek
Wintercreeper
regal geranium
In Portuguese
wintercreeper
gerânio régio
In Polish
wintercreeper
regal geranium
In Latin
wintercreeper
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Geraniales
Family
Celastraceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Wintercreeper and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Wintercreeper and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Wintercreeper and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wintercreeper and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Wintercreeper and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wintercreeper and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper and Regal Geranium
Care of Wintercreeper and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.