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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

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) — requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to maintain their vibrant flowering; they prefer well-drained soil

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — is a classic staple in any garden design; known for its vibrant scarlet blossoms, image 75

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — or mass planting for a dramatic effect

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Loves full sun and well-draining soil; regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering, image 70

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — green backdrop for the intense red flowers; the Red Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum)

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — multi-colored and red flowers in the garden

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

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

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering; with a robust growth habit

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

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

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — perennial for full or half

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — or mass planting for a dramatic effect; the Red Geranium (Pelargonium spp.)

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Red Geraniums bloom profusely from early summer until the first frost; green backdrop for the intense red flowers

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — known for its vibrant scarlet blossoms; rounded clusters of vivid red flowers atop succulent stems

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

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — perennial with multi-colored and red blooms

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — They prefer well-drained soil and should be watered regularly; multi-colored and red flowers in the garden

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — ensuring a compact and rounded form; this perennial, often grown as an annual in cooler climates, thrives in USDA hardiness

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — offering low maintenance and high visual impact in the landscape

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — The Red Geranium (Pelargonium spp.); its lush foliage, spanning 4-5 inches, offers a lush backdrop

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — <br><br>To ensure continuous blooms, deadheading spent flowers is recommended; offering a striking pop of color

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — known for its vibrant scarlet blossoms; rounded clusters of vivid red flowers atop succulent stems, image 74

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