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Pelargonium peltatum 'Colorcade Burgundy Improved'

 
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Family: Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Pelargonium (pe-lar-GO-nee-um) (Info)
Species: peltatum (pel-TAY-tum) (Info)
Cultivar: Colorcade Burgundy Improved
Additional cultivar information: (Colorcade™ series)

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Category:
Annuals
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Fuchsia (Red-Purple)
Scarlet (Dark Red)

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Blue-Green

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive hanna1 On Aug 5, 2005, hanna1 from Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) wrote:

Ivy Geranium is also known as Hanging Geranium. Trailing South American plant with pelpate rubbery leaves. Mine still thrives for over a year with neglect, beautiful burgundy flowers are plentiful.
Great in hanging baskets, window boxes and mixed containers. Fertilize monthly for best growth. can be in full sun. Water thoroughly and allow to dry in between. 14"-18"Dia.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Castro Valley, California



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