Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Types
it is a type of geranium
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Habitat
-
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
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
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
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
TAMARIX dioica
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
तामरिस्क
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Tamariske
In French
Géranium zonal
tamarinier
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
tamarisco
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
ταμαρίς
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
tamarisco
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
tamaryszek
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
nemore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Geraniaceae
Tamaricaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Tamarisk
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Tamarisk is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Tamarisk Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarisk season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Tamarisk Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Tamarisk physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Tamarisk are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
- Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Tamarisk
Care of Zonal Geranium and Tamarisk include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.