Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Types
it is a type of geranium
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Habitat
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subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Cordate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
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Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Silverthorn
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Silverthorn
In French
Géranium zonal
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Silverthorn
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Silverthorn
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Silverthorn
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Rhamnales
Family
Geraniaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Silverthorn
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Silverthorn Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Silverthorn are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Zonal Geranium and Silverthorn
Care of Zonal Geranium and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.