Pelargonium x hortorum 'Occold Shield'

Also Known As

Fish Geranium
Horseshoe Geranium
Occold Shield Geranium
Zonal Geranium

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

10a-11

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Pelargonium x hortorum 'Occold Shield' plant details

Pelargonium x hortorum 'Occold Shield' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with bronze, chartreuse, chocolate and variegated foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium x hortorum 'Occold Shield'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium x hortorum 'Occold Shield'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: rabbit, heat
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Eye-candy for lovers of saturated color, this selection is a fancy leaf type that is not fussy in the least. A strong grower, it has bronze centered leaves and coral-orange double flowers. An easy to grow award-winning variety.

By: Select Seeds

Yellowish lime green foliage with a dark chestnut splotch in center.....double orange flowers..mounding to semi-cascading growth habit...a real winner. Photo courtesy Allan Tischler.