Red, salmon, white, lavender, and more. In our trials, this hybrid was one of the earliest blooming geraniums grown from seed with a great number of flowers per plant. They still looked good after a light frost.

25seeds

PLANTING

Pelargonium hortum

Annual

Germination:7-21 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 70-75F

Seed Planting Depth:Sow on the surface and lightly cover

Starting Indoors:Start indoors 8-16 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75F soil temperature. Transplant after last frost, 12 apart

Sowing Outdoors:Direct sow outdoors after the last frost, only in areas with long growing seasons

Growth Habit:Mounded

Height and Width:12-15″ by 12-15

Spacing:12″apart

Light Needs:Full sun to part shade

Soil Needs:Average, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed:90-100 days

Uses:Bedding plants, containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets

Care:Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting.Cut back stems as the blooms fade, this encourages more flower production.Fertilize with a liquid fertilizer every few weeks.