Pelargonium x hortorum

Zonal Geranium, Bedding Geranium, Garden Geranium

Family: Geraniaceae Geranium


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 10A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink, purple, red, salmon, white
Bloom time Mid Spring to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, specimen
Height 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage