Pelargonium

Pelargoniumardens

Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pelargonium (pe-lar-GO-nee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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(Zone 8a) | November 2004 | positive

This species hybrid grows from an underground tuber. It must be planted in gritty free draining compost and kept dry during dormancy othe...Read More

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(Zone 9a) | October 2004 | positive

Unusual pelargonium, the brilliant red flowers are borne on long stalks. It's best to tie them to supports or a frame.

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