Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
it is a type of geranium
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
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Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
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 grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration 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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Silver bells
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Silver bells
In French
Géranium zonal
Silver bells
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Silver bells
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Silver bells
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Silver bells
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Silver bells
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Ebenales
Family
Geraniaceae
Asparagaceae
Properties of Zonal Geranium and Silver Bells
Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Silver Bells? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Silver Bells. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Silver Bells doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like and Silver Bells has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Zonal Geranium and Silver Bells and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Silver Bells
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Bells is .
Zonal Geranium and Silver Bells Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Silver Bells are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Silver Bells
Care of Zonal Geranium and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.