Pelargonium x 'Peppermint Twist'

Geraniums

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Common Name:

Geraniums

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

35 cm

Maximum width:

35 cm

Geraniums (Pelargonium x 'Peppermint Twist') - Description

Candy red splashes across each snow-white petal in this superb new geranium. A proven garden performer, it stands up to the worst weather, displaying large, dazzling 4" bloom heads all summer. Spectacular combined in pots with solid cherry red geraniums or surrounded at the base with fire red Vinca. Ht: 12-14". Annual.

Geraniums (Pelargonium x 'Peppermint Twist') - Blooming

Blooms when the weather gets warm.

Geraniums (Pelargonium x 'Peppermint Twist') - Growth

Pelargoniums perform best in climates that have hot, dry days and cool nights, similar to that of western South Africa. There are many species which result in varied plant needs. Can be grown outdoors year round in climates that have mild winters.

Geraniums (Pelargonium x 'Peppermint Twist') - Planting

Sow seeds from late winter to early spring when average temperatures rise above 70F. Stem cuttings can be taken in spring, late summer or early fall.

Geraniums (Pelargonium x 'Peppermint Twist') - Pest

Aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites.

Geraniums (Pelargonium x 'Peppermint Twist') - Interesting facts

Plants in the genus Pelargonium are often times mistaken as members of the genus Geranium. Plants in Pelargonium do have the common name of Geranium, but from a botanical standpoint they are not true Geraniums. Pelargoniums are mostly native to South Africa, while true Geraniums are native to the Northern Hemisphere. Pelargoniums have woody bases and are all perennials, whereas true Geraniums are not all woody-based and include both annuals and perennials.