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Pelargonium 'Gardener's Joy'

Also Known As

  • Pelargonium x 'Gardener's Joy'
  • Gardener's Joy Geranium
  • Gardeners Joy Geranium

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 14"-20"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Pelargonium 'Gardener's Joy' plant details

Pelargonium 'Gardener's Joy' is a broadleaf evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium 'Gardener's Joy'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 14 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, houseplant, long-blooming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium 'Gardener's Joy'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Defined veining highlights the cheery blossoms, which are colored in pink, white, red and dark maroon. Their brightness fills the potted container from late winter into early summer. Grow cool and sunny during the winter for the best floral show.
Regal, or Martha Washington, geraniums originated in England in the 1870's. This variety has large flowers of strawberry and cream that bloom in spring and early summer. After bloom, keep in a cooler spot, protected from rain.

Gardening facts about Pelargonium 'Gardener's Joy' plant

How to Grow Pelargonium 'Gardener's Joy'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 6"-12"

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 18"-24"

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Perennial

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

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Zones

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Size

Height: 24"

Width: 18"

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Zones

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Size

Height: 18"-30"

Width: 12"-36"

  • sun
  • regular
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