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 9–10Climate Subtropical

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — The Red Geranium (Pelargonium spp.)

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — The Red Geranium (Pelargonium spp.)

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — cherished for its vibrant blooms

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — rounded clusters of vivid red flowers atop succulent stems

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Loves full sun and well-draining soil

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — The Red Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum)

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Geraniaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Its lush foliage, spanning 4-5 inches, offers a lush backdrop

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — The Red Geranium (Pelargonium spp.)

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — cherished for its vibrant blooms

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — rounded clusters of vivid red flowers atop succulent stems

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Loves full sun and well-draining soil

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — The Red Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum)

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Hardy in USDA zones 10-11

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Modest growth, reaching 12-18 inches in height and spread, makes it an ideal choice for borders and containers

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — offering a striking pop of color

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — is a classic staple in any garden design

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — known for its vibrant scarlet blossoms

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — This perennial, often grown as an annual in cooler climates, thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 12

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — With a robust growth habit

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — it reaches a mature size of 12 to 18 inches in both height and width

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — often marked with a unique zonal pattern

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — ensuring a compact and rounded form

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Red Geraniums bloom profusely from early summer until the first frost

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — sporting rounded clusters of red flowers atop sturdy stems

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — They prefer well-drained soil and should be watered regularly

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Red Geraniums perform best in full sun to partial shade

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to maintain their vibrant flowering

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — green backdrop for the intense red flowers

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — <br><br>To ensure continuous blooms, deadheading spent flowers is recommended

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