Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Types
it is a type of geranium
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Habitat
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Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
candelabra primrose
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Géranium zonal
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Primula beesiana
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
prímula candelabros
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Myrtales
Family
Geraniaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Zonal Geranium and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.