12" Geranium Basket
Pelargonium × hortorum
pel-ar-GOH-nee-um hor-TOR-um
Baskets/Containers: Part Sun Basket
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Dark Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Multicolor
Blooming Time
Late Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Single
Characteristics
Type
Selection
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Long blooming
Attracts
Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH may cause iron chlorosis
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Geranium, Hanging Baskets & Pansies
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Magnesium Supplement Recommended
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division