Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
it is a type of geranium
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Habitat
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damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Water daily during growing season
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 deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
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allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Ragged Robin
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Géranium zonal
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Ragged Robin
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Ragged Robin
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Geraniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Geraniaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Ragged Robin
Care of Zonal Geranium and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.