perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 10a – Zone 11b
Garden geraniums are tender evergreen perennials prized for their showy clusters of red, pink, salmon, or white flowers and distinctive dark-banded zonal foliage. They are versatile for containers, borders, and bedding in warm climates, and are widely grown as annuals in cooler regions.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–2.5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 10aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 10a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Native Range
South Africa
Function & Care
medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
leafflower
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
Orbit and Multibloom are popular seed strains known for their compact habit and prolific flowering; zonal geraniums are named for the distinctive dark horseshoe-shaped band on their leaves.