Deep Pink Geranium

Botanical Name

:

Pelargonium peltatum/Pelargonium x hortorum ‘Tango Deep Pink’

Plant Type

:

Vegetative annual

Seasons

:

Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer

Sun Level

:

6–7 hours of sunlight a day

Soil Type

:

Well-draining soil.

Germination

:

Deep pink geranium seeds take 3–21 days to germinate

P.H. Level

:

6.0–6.5

Water/Irrigation

:

Irrigate when the top inch of soil looks/feels dry.

Fertilization

:

Use water-soluble fertilizer for the first 3 weeks (the growing season) then reduce fertilization in late summer.

Habit

:

Semi-trailing

Final Plant Height

:

12–16 inches

Spread

:

20–24 inches

Spacing

:

12–18 inches apart to allow for trailing growth.

Flowers

:

Deep pink/rose flowers

Attracts

:

Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects.

Uses

:

Border edging, hanging plants, container planting, ground cover, and mass planting.

Companions

:

Lobelia, bacopa, calibrachoa, petunias

Pruning

:

Pinch growing tips to encourage branching and remove dead flowers to continue blooming.

Toxicity

:

While humans can consume edible geraniums, geraniums are toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.

Pests

:

Beware of aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites.