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Pelargonium 'Roi des Balcons Impérial'

Also Known As

  • Pelargonium peltatum 'Balcon Royale Red'
  • Balcon Royale Red Swiss Balcony Geranium

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Pelargonium 'Roi des Balcons Impérial' plant details

Pelargonium 'Roi des Balcons Impérial' is a broadleaf evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium 'Roi des Balcons Impérial'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium 'Roi des Balcons Impérial'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

If you want a dramatic Swiss Balcony geranium, 'Balcon Royale Red' is one of the finest. This full cascading variety has stems trailing down 2-3'. Excellent for a hanging basket or window box, the bright red flowers of 'Balcon Royale Red' are showy and complement the ivy-leaf foliage. Make sure you supply steady water and fertilizer throughout the summer for continuous bloom. Grow in full sun and pinch it back early to produce a full lush plant with lots of lateral growth.

Gardening facts about Pelargonium 'Roi des Balcons Impérial' plant

How to Grow Pelargonium 'Roi des Balcons Impérial'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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