Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
it is a type of geranium
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
-
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Esperanza
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Esperanza
In French
Géranium zonal
Esperanza
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Esperanza
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Esperanza
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Esperanza
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Esperanza
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Esperanza
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Esperanza Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Esperanza are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Esperanza
Care of Zonal Geranium and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.