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Pelargonium x hortorum 'Midnight Coral'

Also Known As

  • Midnight Coral Zonal Geranium

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Pelargonium x hortorum 'Midnight Coral' plant details

Pelargonium x hortorum 'Midnight Coral' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with black and green foliage. In spring and summer coral and orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium x hortorum 'Midnight Coral'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: evergreen black and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: coral and orange blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium x hortorum 'Midnight Coral'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small zonal geranium, the ruffled leaves very dark, nearly black, edged in dark green, and the flowers bright coral and abundant. A lovely contrast. Compact to 18" or less and free flowering. Full sun for best color with occasional to regular summer water. Where winter temperatures are too low, take cuttings to overwinter or keep in indoors in the brightest light. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 9.
Coral orange double flower clusters over extremely dark green foliage which tends to spread and cascade somewhat..likes sun

Gardening facts about Pelargonium x hortorum 'Midnight Coral' plant

How to Grow Pelargonium x hortorum 'Midnight Coral'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • black
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • coral
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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