Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
it is a type of geranium
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Ample Water
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Windbreak
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye
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
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Silver Wattle
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Silver Wattle
In French
Géranium zonal
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
acacia amarilla
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Zonal Geranium and Silver Wattle
Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Silver Wattle? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Silver Wattle. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like and Silver Wattle 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 Wattle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Silver Wattle
Care of Zonal Geranium and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.