Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
it is a type of geranium
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
-
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Ample Water
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
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
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Narzissen
In French
Géranium zonal
Narcissus
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Narcissus
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Narcissus
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Narcyz
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Liliales
Family
Geraniaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Jonquil
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Jonquil Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Jonquil are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Jonquil
Care of Zonal Geranium and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.