Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
-
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
it is a type of geranium
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
-
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Red Currant
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Red Currant
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Géranium zonal
Groseille
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Grosella
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Groselha
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Red Currant
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Red Currant Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Red Currant are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Red Currant
Care of Zonal Geranium and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.