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Pelargonium 'Distinction'

Also Known As

  • Distinction Geranium
  • Fancy Leaf Bi-Colored Geranium

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 7"-8"

planting zones

  • 7a-11

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Pelargonium 'Distinction' plant details

Pelargonium 'Distinction' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with black, green and variegated foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium 'Distinction'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: evergreen black, green and variegated
Mature size: 7 IN - 8 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium 'Distinction'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This rare geranium should be in everyone's collection, for it has a lovely compact habit, gorgeous but simple pure red flowers, and the leaves are outstanding! Dark green ruffle-edged leaves are traced with one fine black ring. A rare treasure.
Pelargonium 'Distinction' is a handsome plant with extremely dark green foliage with even a darker zone near the outer edge. Red flower clusters year round. A good choice for the home or conservatory.

Gardening facts about Pelargonium 'Distinction' plant

How to Grow Pelargonium 'Distinction'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • black
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 18"-24"

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Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 24"

Width: 18"

  • sun
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Zones

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Size

Height: 18"-30"

Width: 12"-36"

  • sun
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