Pelargonium x hortorum
Zonal Geranium
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Description:
Zonal Geranium is grown as an annual in New Jersey. The distinctive foliage of this plant has a zone of darker green circling the leaf centers. Clusters of colorful flowers on long stalks bloom throughout the summer and early fall; varieties are available in shades of pink, red, purple, orange, and white. Deadhead the spent flowers to promote new blooms. This plant prefers well-drained soil and good air circulation. Use Zonal Geranium in hanging baskets, window boxes, and in borders around your yard.
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Garden Geranium
Plant Type: Flower, Annual
New Jersey Native: No
Bloom Times: Summer, Late Summer to Fall
Bloom Colors: Pink, Red, Orange, Purple, White
Deer Resistance: None
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Hummingbirds
Salt Tolerance: Medium
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 1.5 - 2 ft
Spread: 1 - 3 ft
Growth Rate: Fast