Pelargonium 'Dolly Varden'
Also Known As
- Pelargonium x hortorum 'Dolly Varden'
- Fish Geranium
- Horseshoe Geranium
- PelargoDolly Varden Geranium
- Zonal Geranium
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 1'-3'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Pelargonium 'Dolly Varden' plant details
Pelargonium 'Dolly Varden' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with bronze, gold and green foliage. In spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium 'Dolly Varden'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: geraniaceae
- Foliage: evergreen bronze, gold and green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, showy, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium 'Dolly Varden'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: rabbit
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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Gardening facts about Pelargonium 'Dolly Varden' plant
How to Grow Pelargonium 'Dolly Varden'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- bronze
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Wildlife
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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