Geranium "Dark Red"

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Geranium "Dark Red" (Pelargonium × hortorum) | $3.50 | 4-inch pot🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Tender perennial grown as an annual (species from South Africa) • USDA Growing Zone s: 10-11 (annual in Colorado) • Height: 12-18 inches • Spread: 10-14 inches🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Early summer to frost • Colors: Deep dark red • Flower Type: Rounded clusters of florets above scalloped leaves • Bloom Period: June-October☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to part sun • Water: Moderate — let the top inch dry between waterings • Soil: Well-draining potting mix or garden soil • Spacing: 10-12 inches apart🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Minimal • Native Bees: Limited nectar access • Butterflies: Occasional visits • Beneficial Insects: Low pollinator value — grown for color🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant out after last frost; pinch to encourage branching • Summer: Deadhead spent clusters for continuous bloom; feed monthly • Fall: Blooms until frost; can be potted up and overwintered indoors • Winter: Not winter hardy outdoors in Colorado🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Petunias Sweet Alyssum Lobelia Bacopa ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Classic nonstop container color • Heat and sun tolerant • Excellent in pots, beds & window boxes • Easy to overwinter indoors as a houseplant • Note: toxic to dogs, cats & horses if eaten Show more