Garden Geranium

Pelargonium X Hortorum

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Overview

The Garden Geranium, Pelargonium x hortorum, is a vibrant perennial presenting lush foliage and bright blooms. Thriving in USDA zones 10-11, it reaches 12-24 inches in height and width. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for borders, containers, and as bedding, its blossoms create vivid splashes from spring to fall. Regular deadheading promotes continuous flowering. Drought-tolerant once established; frost-sensitive.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–10Climate Subtropical

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — The Garden Geranium, Pelargonium x hortorum, is a vibrant perennial presenting lush foliage and bright blooms

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — The Garden Geranium, Pelargonium x hortorum, is a vibrant perennial presenting lush foliage and bright blooms

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — Ideal for borders, containers, and as bedding, its blossoms create vivid splashes from spring to fall

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — Regular deadheading promotes continuous flowering

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — scientifically named Pelargonium x hortorum

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — is a vibrant and versatile perennial that has become a staple in ornamental gardening

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Geraniaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — Thriving in USDA zones 10-11, it reaches 12-24 inches in height and width

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — The Garden Geranium, Pelargonium x hortorum, is a vibrant perennial presenting lush foliage and bright blooms

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — Ideal for borders, containers, and as bedding, its blossoms create vivid splashes from spring to fall

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — Regular deadheading promotes continuous flowering

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — scientifically named Pelargonium x hortorum

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — is a vibrant and versatile perennial that has become a staple in ornamental gardening

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — Drought-tolerant once established; frost-sensitive

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — these herbaceous plants flourish in well-drained soil

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — approximately 4 to 5 inches across and borne on upright stems

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — under full to partial sunlight (about 6 hours of direct light daily)

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — often enhanced with burgundy or bronze hues

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — which often feature distinct zonal patterns in shades of green

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — Garden Geraniums gracefully fill flower beds with their lush

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — it is prized for its rounded clusters of flowers and decorative foliage

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — A member of the Geraniaceae family

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — come in an array of colors - including red

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — Although drought-resistant

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — they perform best when given consistent moisture and fed with a balanced

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — water-soluble fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks during the growing season.<br><br>For the discerning client

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — Deadheading spent flowers can encourage a more robust bloom

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — and overwintering indoors can help preserve these regal plants in cooler climates

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — ensuring their presence as a garden highlight year after year

Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — multi-colored and orange and pink and red flowers in the garden

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