Garden Geranium
Pelargonium x hortorum
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
South Africa
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
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.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Garden Geranium grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
South Africa
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
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.