Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
it is a type of geranium
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Sweet Box
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Géranium zonal
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Geranium
Sarcococca
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Zonal Geranium and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.