Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Types
it is a type of geranium
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
-
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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 or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Borders, Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Oleaster
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
इलेगनस
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Elaeagnus
In French
Géranium zonal
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Elaeagnus
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Elaeagnus
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Elaeagnus
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Elaeagnus flower color:
- Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray
Care of Zonal Geranium and Elaeagnus
Care of Zonal Geranium and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.