Pelargonium x 'Raspberry Ripple Hybrid'

Geraniums

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Common Name:

Geraniums

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green Red

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

35 cm

Geraniums (Pelargonium x 'Raspberry Ripple Hybrid') - Description

Bold flecks of raspberry red over salmon-pink flowers with marked leaves. With its compact size (about 1' high) and shape it is dazzling for pots, window boxes and sunny gardens. If grown in a container you will get earlier and bigger blooms. Generally you will see this varietal grown as an annual. Extremely vigorous and a quick grower.

Geraniums (Pelargonium x 'Raspberry Ripple Hybrid') - Blooming

Blooms when the weather gets warm.

Geraniums (Pelargonium x 'Raspberry Ripple Hybrid') - 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 'Raspberry Ripple Hybrid') - 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 'Raspberry Ripple Hybrid') - Pest

Aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites.

Geraniums (Pelargonium x 'Raspberry Ripple Hybrid') - 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.