Regal Pelargonium (UK), Martha Washington Geranium (US), Pansy Flowered Geranium
Pelargonium x domesticum
| Family: | Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Pelargonium (pe-lar-GO-nee-um) (Info) |
| Species: | x domesticum (doh-MESS-tik-um) (Info) |
Category:
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Succulent
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
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)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Lavender
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By serpentine layering
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Hanceville, Alabama
Camarillo, California
Citrus Heights, California
Duarte, California
Fallbrook, California(5 reports)
Hayward, California
Long Beach, California
Manhattan Beach, California
Martinez, California
San Leandro, California
Temple City, California
Centerville, Iowa
Kent, Washington
Hanna, Wyoming
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jan 17, 2010, annlof from Camarillo, CA wrote: Blooms profusely in spring and summer in SoCal. I consider this plant a low-growing shrub. Does fine with half-day sun; benefits from moderate pruning twice a year to keep it from getting leggy. Foliage looks good all year. In my experience this geranium seems to be less susceptible to the budworms which attack the zonal and ivy types. |
| Positive | On Jun 6, 2006, pforrester from Fallbrook, CA wrote: Planted in west facing border with star jasmine in front and Indian Hawthorne behind. Beautiful color all year. I live in North San Diego County just inland from the coast. |
| Positive | On May 29, 2004, kooger from Oostburg, WI (Zone 5b) wrote: Bought mine May 2003, it was pretty all summer, over-wintered it in our cool bedroom (usually 55-65 deg.) and watered infrequently. Took cuttings and rooted them in soilless mix successfully and now, May 2004, have 4-5 containers with Martha Washington 'Raspberry Swirl'. Quite happy with this plant. |
| Neutral | On Jun 10, 2003, ign from Hayward, CA (Zone 10a) wrote: we purchased two of these (Martha Washington) late this winter. They are doing well in containers. I am having some problems with a type of bee that is taking off pieces of the flowers. Any suggestions on how to fix this? Otherwise they are putting on very nice show. |
| Neutral | On Jun 1, 2003, Ulrich from Manhattan Beach, CA (Zone 11) wrote: Where hard frost won't kill them they should be grown in containers to keep them from taking off. |
| Neutral | On Oct 9, 2001, Baa wrote: Shrubby, evergreen perennial. |
