True bright red. 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. 10 seeds PLANTING Pelargonium hortum Annual Germination:7-21 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and lightly cover Starting Indoors: Start indoors 8-16 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF 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.
