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Fancy-leaf Geranium.
Pelargonium zonale
Prononciation peh-lar-GOH-nee-um ZOH-nay-lee
Aussi appelée Horse-shoe Pelargonium, Horseshoe Geranium, Horseshoe Pelargonium, Horseshoe Storksbill
This is a popular, classic bedding plant known for its bold, often colorful, deeply lobed leaves and clusters of bright flowers. Fancy-leaf geraniums are typically grown as annuals in cooler climates but are perennial in warmer regions.
En un coup d'œil
- Care level
- Easy
- Plant type
- Tender perennial, often grown as annual
- Light
- Full sun
- Indoor light
- direct
- Water
- Every 7 to 14 days
- Mature size
- Up to 2 feet tall and wide
- Growth rate
- medium
- Hardiness
- USDA 9 to 11
- Bloom time
- Late spring through fall
Entretien
Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage more blooms. Protect from frost as it is not cold-hardy.
- Watering
- Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
- Feeding
- Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
- Pruning
- Pinch back young plants to encourage bushier growth and prune lightly after flowering to shape.
- Repotting
- Repot every 1-2 years into a slightly larger container when root-bound.
- Soil
- Well-draining potting mix
- Soil pH
- Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.0)
- Temperature
- 10 to 24°C
- Humidity
- 30 to 50%
Sécurité
- Pets
- This plant may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets.
Comment l'identifier
- Zonal leaf markings
- Deeply lobed leaves
- Upright growth habit
- Clusters of flowers
- Fleshy stems
- Height
- 0.3 to 0.6m
- Spread
- 0.3 to 0.6m
- Leaves
- Green, Maroon, Silver, Bronze, evergreen
- Flowers
- Red, Pink, White, Salmon, Purple, 2.5 to 3.5cm
La cultiver
- Propagation
- Cuttings
- When to plant
- Spring
Science
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Genus
- Pelargonium
- Order
- Geraniales
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
Au fil des saisons
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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