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Cranesbill

Pelargonium hortorum

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Overview

The Red Geranium (Pelargonium spp.), cherished for its vibrant blooms, features 4-6 inch wide, rounded clusters of vivid red flowers atop succulent stems. Its lush foliage, spanning 4-5 inches, offers a lush backdrop. Modest growth, reaching 12-18 inches in height and spread, makes it an ideal choice for borders and containers. Loves full sun and well-draining soil. Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering. Hardy in USDA zones 10-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Type PerennialClimate Subtropical
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — often marked with a unique zonal pattern; cherished for its vibrant blooms
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — The Red Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum); or mass planting for a dramatic effect, image 73Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — allowing the soil to dry slightly between wateringsCranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Loves full sun and well-draining soil; regular deadheading encourages continuous floweringCranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Modest growth, reaching 12-18 inches in height and spread, makes it an ideal choice for borders and containers; perennialCranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — is a classic staple in any garden designCranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — They prefer well-drained soil and should be watered regularly+89

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Geraniaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — often marked with a unique zonal pattern; cherished for its vibrant blooms
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — The Red Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum); or mass planting for a dramatic effect, image 73
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Loves full sun and well-draining soil; regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Modest growth, reaching 12-18 inches in height and spread, makes it an ideal choice for borders and containers; perennial
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — is a classic staple in any garden design
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — They prefer well-drained soil and should be watered regularly
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — offering a striking pop of color; red Geraniums bloom profusely from early summer until the first frost, image 76
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Hardy in USDA zones 10-11
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — perennial for full or half; offering low maintenance and high visual impact in the landscape
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — With a robust growth habit
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — This geranium variety is ideal for container plantings
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — rounded clusters of vivid red flowers atop succulent stems
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — The Red Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum)
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to maintain their vibrant flowering
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — multi-colored and red flowers in the garden; it reaches a mature size of 12 to 18 inches in both height and width
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — This perennial, often grown as an annual in cooler climates, thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 12
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — green backdrop for the intense red flowers
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Its lush foliage, spanning 4-5 inches, offers a lush backdrop
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — cherished for its vibrant blooms
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Red Geraniums bloom profusely from early summer until the first frost
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — With a robust growth habit; perennial with multi-colored and red blooms
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Red Geraniums perform best in full sun to partial shade; ensuring a compact and rounded form
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — cherished for its vibrant blooms; is a classic staple in any garden design, image 66
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