Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
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United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
it is a type of geranium
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Habitat
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Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Cordate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Red Cardinal
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Red Cardinal
In French
Géranium zonal
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Cárdenas
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Red Cardinal
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Red Cardinal
Care of Zonal Geranium and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Red Cardinal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.