Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
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North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
it is a type of geranium
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Habitat
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Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-6
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Cordate
Lanceolate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
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Cancer, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Silverberry
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Silverberry
In French
Géranium zonal
Silverberry
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Silverberry
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Silverberry
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Silverberry
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Silverberry
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Rhamnales
Family
Geraniaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Elaeagnoideae
Properties of Zonal Geranium and Silverberry
Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Silverberry? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Silverberry. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Silverberry doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like and Silverberry 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 Silverberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Silverberry
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Silverberry Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Silverberry are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color:
Care of Zonal Geranium and Silverberry
Care of Zonal Geranium and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.