Pelargonium hybridum

Zonal Pelargonium, Scarlet Geranium, Zonal Geranium, Bedding Geranium, Fish Geranium, Horseshoe Geranium, House Geranium

Pelargonium hybridum, photo 1

Description

An ornamental herbaceous plant prized for its spring and summer blooms, which add a touch of colour and elegance to terraces and balconies when grown in pots and planters, either on its own or in combination with other ornamental plants. The numerous varieties available feature inflorescences in vivid shades, in a wide range of colours. Hardy, it is easy to grow provided it is given adequate watering and fertiliser.

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Class
Angiospermae
Order
Geraniales
Family
Geraniaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Species
Pelargonium hybridum

Accepted name: Pelargonium x hortorum

Varieties (14)