Pelargonium 'Happy Thought'

Also Known As

Pelargonium x hortorum 'Happy Thought Red'
Pelargonium x hortorum 'Happy Thought'
Pelargonium x hortorum 'Red Happy Thought'
Fish Geranium
Happy Thought Red Geranium
Horseshoe Geranium
Red Happy Thought Geranium
Zonal Geranium

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

H: 12"-36"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

9a-10b

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Pelargonium 'Happy Thought' plant details

Pelargonium 'Happy Thought' is a broadleaf evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium 'Happy Thought'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edging plant, floriferous, heirloom, houseplant, long-blooming, puckered leaves, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium 'Happy Thought'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: rabbit
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Introduced in 1877, it was described in 1892 as “A perfectly distinct variety; center of leaf bright golden-yellow, with a broad margin of deep green.” A free-blooming selection great in mixed containers!