Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Types
it is a type of geranium
Primula elatior
Habitat
-
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, 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, Water more in summer
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
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
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 elatior
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Oxlip
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Géranium zonal
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Primula elatior
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
δακράκι
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Oxlip
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Oxlip
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Myrtales
Family
Geraniaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Oxlip
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Oxlip Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Oxlip are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Oxlip
Care of Zonal Geranium and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Oxlip pruning is done 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 Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.