Photo of Pelargonium 'Wilhelm Langath' flower, foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Pelargonium 'Wilhelm Langath'

Also Known As

  • Pelargonium x hortorum 'Wilhelm Langguth'
  • Wilhelm Langguth Fish Geranium
  • Wilhelm Langguth Geranium
  • Wilhelm Langguth Horseshoe Geranium
  • Wilhelm Langguth Zonal Geranium

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Pelargonium 'Wilhelm Langath' plant details

Pelargonium 'Wilhelm Langath' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium 'Wilhelm Langath'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 0 - 24 IN - wide, 0 - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium 'Wilhelm Langath'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A choice member of the silver-leaved group of geraniums, 'Wilhelm Langguth' is still a favorite bedding out geranium, a testament to its garden worthiness. The large cherry-red flowers stand well above the soft gray-green white edged leaves. Plant in clay pots for a nostalgic summer grouping.
Wilhelm produces bright red double flowers, held above silver green leaves edged in cream...a vigorous grower.

Gardening facts about Pelargonium 'Wilhelm Langath' plant

How to Grow Pelargonium 'Wilhelm Langath'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6"-12"

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Width: 18"-24"

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Size

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Zones

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Size

Height: 24"

Width: 18"

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-36"

  • sun
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