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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 9–10Type PerennialClimate Subtropical
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — these herbaceous plants flourish in well-drained soil

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
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 Geraniums gracefully fill flower
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — these herbaceous plants flourish in well-drained soil; regular deadheading promotes continuous flowering
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — Deadheading spent flowers can encourage a more robust bloom; approximately 4 to 5 inches across and, image 73
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — Ideal for borders, containers, and as bedding, its blossoms create vivid splashes from spring to fall; perennial
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — Although drought-resistant; they perform best when given consistent moisture and fed with a balanced, image 122
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, image 98
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — perennial with multi-colored and orange and pink and red blooms; these herbaceous plants flourish in well-drained
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — Although drought-resistant
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — perennial for full or half
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — under full to partial sunlight (about 6 hours of direct light daily); which often feature distinct zonal, image 95
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — Deadheading spent flowers can encourage a more robust bloom; approximately 4 to 5 inches across and, image 125
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; drought-tolerant once established; frost-sensitive, image 109
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — it is prized for its rounded clusters of flowers and decorative foliage; come in an array of colors - including red
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — The Garden Geranium, Pelargonium x hortorum, is a vibrant perennial presenting lush foliage and bright blooms; ideal
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — perennial for full or half; ensuring their presence as a garden highlight year after year, image 104
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — under full to partial sunlight (about 6 hours of direct light daily)
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — perennial for full or half; ensuring their presence as a garden highlight year after year
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — and overwintering indoors can help preserve these regal plants in cooler climates; deadheading spent, image 126
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — and overwintering indoors can help preserve these regal plants in cooler climates; deadheading spent, image 74
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; often enhanced with burgundy or bronze hues, image 136
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — Thriving in USDA zones 10-11, it reaches 12-24 inches in height and width; garden Geraniums gracefully, image 80
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