Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herb
Origin
-
Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
it is a type of geranium
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
-
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
-
In Summer
Ample Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
RUTA graveolens
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Common Rue
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Hydrangea
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Hortensie
In French
Géranium zonal
Hortensia
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Hortensia
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Hortênsia
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Hortensja
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Hibiscus
Family
Geraniaceae
Rutaceae
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Common Rue
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Common Rue is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Common Rue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Rue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Common Rue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Rue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Common Rue Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Common Rue physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Common Rue height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Common Rue are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Common Rue flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Common Rue leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Common Rue
Care of Zonal Geranium and Common Rue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Common Rue 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 Common Rue needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.