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Pelargonium 'The Boar'

Also Known As

Pelargonium 'Black Boar'
Pelargonium 'The Boar' [Isle of Skye]
Black Boar Zonal Geranium
The Boar Zonal Geranium

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

9a-12

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Pelargonium 'The Boar' plant details

Pelargonium 'The Boar' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with chocolate and green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter coral, orange and salmon flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium 'The Boar'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: evergreen chocolate and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: coral, orange and salmon blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, fragrant foliage, houseplant, long-blooming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium 'The Boar'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A handsome zonal geranium, from our friend Susan Harris, with salmon-edging-on coral flowers, and scented deep green rounded leaves, each with a deep dark center. Vigorous to to about 18” and free flowering. Full sun to afternoon shade for best color with regular summer water and rich soil. Where winter temperatures are too low, take cuttings to overwinter or keep in indoors in the brightest light. Frost hardy in USDA zone 9.