Photo of Pelargonium x hortorum 'Skies of Italy' flower, foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Pelargonium x hortorum 'Skies of Italy'

Also Known As

  • Fish Geranium
  • Horseshoe Geranium
  • Skies of Italy Geranium
  • Zonal Geranium

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-3'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Pelargonium x hortorum 'Skies of Italy' plant details

Pelargonium x hortorum 'Skies of Italy' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with bronze, gold, red and variegated 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 x hortorum 'Skies of Italy'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, gold, red and variegated
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, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium x hortorum 'Skies of Italy'

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

Single orange red flowers clusters all summer over gold edged maple shaped leaves with dark red to orange zones...beautiful tricolor foliage...likes sun

Gardening facts about Pelargonium x hortorum 'Skies of Italy' plant

How to Grow Pelargonium x hortorum 'Skies of Italy'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • red
    • bronze
    • gold
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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