Regal Pelargonium (UK), Martha Washington Geranium (US), Pansy Flowered Geranium 'Elegance Purple Bicolor'

Pelargoniumx domesticum

Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pelargonium (pe-lar-GO-nee-um)
Species
x domesticum (doh-MESS-tik-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
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)
Patent Information
Non-patented
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:

Castro Valley, California

Hidden Meadows, California

La Crescenta, California

San Diego, California

Simi Valley, California

Dubuque, Iowa

Thompson Falls, Montana

Franklin Park, New Jersey

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Tuscaloosa, AL (Zone 7b) | January 2010 | positive

When I was growing up in La Crescenta CA, my mother grew these on the west and south sides of the house. They grew 4-5 feet tall and did...Read More

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El Segundo, CA | July 2006 | neutral

Purple isn't as blue as I was hoping for...purple often means reddish

I understand that people have successfully grown Pel...Read More

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Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | October 2004 | positive

Beautifull bicolor, purple/white, 6-8 weeks of blooms, enjoys cool, bright location, can be used in hanging baskets, sensitive to overwat...Read More

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