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Fish Geranium, Horseshoe Geranium, Zonal Geranium 'Mr. Wren'

Pelargoniumx hortorum

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Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Pelargonium (pe-lar-GO-nee-um)
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Species
x hortorum (hor-TOR-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Veined
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Burgundy/Maroon
Dark/Black
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Calistoga, California

Medway, Massachusetts

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PrimroseSue
Medway, MA (Zone 5b) | August 2008 | positive

This is an antique variety from 1949. I received my plant from Select Seeds this spring and now, in August, it's 20 inches high. The col...Read More

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