Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
it is a type of geranium
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
-
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-8
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 Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Wirsing
In French
Géranium zonal
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
col de col rizada
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Geraniaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Zonal Geranium and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Zonal Geranium and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.