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Dark Red Pelargonium

Pelargonium interspecific

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Overview

The Pelargonium interspecific 'Dark Red' is a mounded geranium with deep red flower clusters above clean green foliage, blooming from planting until frost. It grows 10-12 inches tall and spreads 12-20 inches, making a full, compact filler. Best in part sun to full sun, average well-drained soil, and regular water, it benefits from deadheading and steady feeding in containers. Hardy in USDA Zones 9-11.

Water Medium
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — blooming from planting until frost
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — it forms a tidy mound of fresh green foliage topped with rounded clusters of deep red flowersDark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — it benefits from deadheading and steady feeding in containersDark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — with brighter light encouraging denser growth and more abundant bloomDark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — The color is saturated and confident—less flashy than scarletDark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — along with regular feeding in containersDark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — blooming from planting until frost; average well-drained soil+27

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
0.8333333–1 Ft.
Mature width
1–1.6666666 Ft.

Classification

Family
Geraniaceae

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Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — blooming from planting until frost
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — it forms a tidy mound of fresh green foliage topped with rounded clusters of deep red flowers
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — it benefits from deadheading and steady feeding in containers
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — with brighter light encouraging denser growth and more abundant bloom
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — The color is saturated and confident—less flashy than scarlet
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — along with regular feeding in containers
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — blooming from planting until frost; average well-drained soil
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — and a seasonal application of compost or fertilizer in beds
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — classic presence to warm-season plantings
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — It grows 10-12 inches tall and spreads 12-20 inches, making a full, compact filler; it forms a tidy mound of
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — well-drained soil and provide regular water
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — will support its robust display through summer heat.<br><br>In design
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — red flowers in the garden
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — The Pelargonium interspecific 'Dark Red'
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — It blooms from planting until frost with the right care, offering a long season of vivid floral interest
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — where its mounded form creates reliable structure among trailing and upright companions
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — is a richly colored annual that brings a poised
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — or airy white blooms for a sophisticated contrast that feels both traditional and fresh
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — allowing the soil to dry slightly between irrigations rather than keeping it constantly wet
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — In beds and borders, it works beautifully in repeated drifts, along walkways, or as a crisp edging plant
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — Deadheading is important for continued flowering
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — it is hardy in USDA Zones 9a through 11b
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — filling out containers and garden edges without overwhelming neighboring plants
Dark Red Pelargonium (Pelargonium interspecific) — Dark Red Geranium typically reaches 10 to 12 inches tall and spreads 12 to 20 inches wide

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

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