Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
it is a type of geranium
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
-
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Pink, Violet, Plum
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Water deeply about once a week
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in chopped mixed salad
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Tree Mallow
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Baum Mallow
In French
Géranium zonal
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
árbol de la malva
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Mallow
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Malvales
Family
Geraniaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Tree Mallow
Care of Zonal Geranium and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.