Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
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Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
it is a type of geranium
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Habitat
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Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
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Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Black Currant
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Black Currant
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Black Currant
In French
Géranium zonal
groseille noire
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
negro Grosella
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
groselha-preta
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Black Currant
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Black Currant Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Black Currant are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Black Currant
Care of Zonal Geranium and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.