Pelargonium 'Scarlet Unique'

Also Known As

Pelargonium fulgidum
Pelargonium fulgidum 'Scarlet Unique'
Pelargonium x 'Old Scarlet Unique'
Old Scarlet Unique Geranium
Scarlet Unique Geranium
Scented Leaf Geranium

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

10a-11

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Pelargonium 'Scarlet Unique' plant details

Pelargonium 'Scarlet Unique' is a broadleaf evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer black and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium 'Scarlet Unique'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: black and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant foliage, houseplant, long-blooming, pungent fragrance, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium 'Scarlet Unique'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An heirloom variety that takes the summer heat, flowering for us well into the summer. Known as P. fulgidum, a species from West Africa, the blooms are a brilliant vermilion red with a black center that jumps out from the soft green foliage. The aromatic leaves are held upright on an open and spreading growth habit.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

'Scarlet Unique' is a pungent scented geranium with a spreading growth habit producing beautiful brilliant vermillion red flowers with black centers. Foliage is soft green and aromatic. A good bloomer.