Photo by Karl Gercens III
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Pelargonium x hortorum
Also Known As
- Zonal Geranium
Plant type
perennial, annual / biennial
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Pelargonium x hortorum plant details
Pelargonium x hortorum is a broadleaf evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium x hortorum
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
- Plant family: geraniaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium x hortorum
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: rabbit
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Pelargonium x hortorum
Gardening facts about Pelargonium x hortorum plant
How to Grow Pelargonium x hortorum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- red
Wildlife
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Pelargonium for your garden
aka Pelargonium brevipetalum, Pelargonium eberlanzii, Pelargonium ferulaceum, Fleshy Stalk Pelargonium
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
aka Rose Geranium, Scented Geranium
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Night Scented Pelargonium
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Pelargonium x hortorum 'Frank Headley', Frank Headley Fancy leaved Geranium, Frank Headley Horseshoe Geranium, Frank Headley Zonal Geranium
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 24"
Width: 18"
- sun
- regular
aka Pelargonium crispum 'Lemon', Fragrant Geranium, Lemon Geranium, Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 18"-30"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun
- regular
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and dealsQuick Links
- Plant Index
- Gift Cards
- Return Policy
- Nurseries
Ordering Plants
- Shipping
- Plant Care Instructions
- Landscape Orders
Company info
- About Us
- Terms of Use
- Privacy Policy
© 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved